Trump Attacks George Clooney After His '60 Minutes' Appearance: 'Second Rate Movie Star'
justjared.comGeorge Clooney is facing criticism from President Donald Trump. The 63-year-old actor appeared on the March 23 episode of CBS’ 60 Minutes to promote the Broadway production of Good Night, and Good Luck, based on his 2005 film.
He stars in the play as CBS broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow, who confronts U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy amid his pursuit of alleged Communists in the early ’50s.
During his appearance, George drew comparisons to modern times. Keep reading to find out more… “When the other three estates fail, when the judiciary and the executive and the legislative branches fail us, the fourth estate has to succeed,” he said of journalism. “ABC has just settled a lawsuit with the Trump administration.
And CBS News is in the process … We’re seeing this idea of using government to scare or fine or use corporations—to make journalists smaller.” “Governments don’t like the freedom of the press.
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