Clooney in Venice criticized the U.S. leadership

02.09.2026 21:26 HotInfo

George Clooney appeared before the media in Venice on Wednesday, the opening day of the 83rd edition of the local film festival, where he is to receive the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. The American actor and director also sharply criticized the current leadership of the United States and declared that, in his view, the country is being run by incompetent people. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗

Clooney spoke about Donald Trump’s administration and used the term kakistocracy, meaning rule by the least qualified. He expressed hope that the November congressional elections could bring a counterweight to the current power. At the same time, he suggested that in 2028, in his view, the United States could return to a different political direction. ceskenoviny.cz ↗

The Venice Festival began with significant attention focused on Clooney. The actor arrived with his wife Amal Alamuddinová and, according to Italian reports, is expected over several days to make several public appearances, including panels and masterclasses. In interviews, he also addressed Hollywood, artificial intelligence, personal life, and aging. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗

Clooney’s appearance thus combined the festival award with political commentary, which became one of the first notable moments of the newly launched edition. The Venice festival will continue in the coming days with further premieres, discussions, and arrivals of film personalities.

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