In a recent social media outburst, former President Donald Trump targeted actor George Clooney for his controversial op-ed in the New York Times. Trump called Clooney a "fake movie actor" and urged him to "get out of politics." The op-ed had suggested that Joe Biden should consider stepping aside from the presidential race.

Trump took to Truth Social, his newly launched social media platform, to express his disdain for Clooney's foray into politics. He questioned Clooney's credentials as an actor, stating that he never came close to making a great movie. Trump further dismissed Clooney's opinion, labeling both him and Biden as "rats."

The former president criticized Biden's performance as president, citing allegations that he weaponized law enforcement against his political opponents, failed to handle inflation effectively, brought embarrassment to the nation in Afghanistan, and allowed illegal immigration through an open border policy.

Trump's attack on Clooney included a mock video of the actor in conversation with Biden, aiming to further undermine Clooney's credibility in political matters. He concluded by advising Clooney to leave politics and return to his television career, implying that movies were never successful for him.

Clooney's op-ed in the New York Times, which sparked Trump's response, reignited calls for Biden to reconsider his decision to stay in the presidential race. The op-ed questioned Biden's fitness for the role, not only pointing to his debate performance but also highlighting his tired appearance during a Hollywood fundraiser event on June 15, where he conversed with Barack Obama and Jimmy Kimmel.

According to Politico, Clooney reached out to Obama to inform him about the op-ed. While the former president acknowledged the communication, he did not offer any guidance or objection to Clooney's stance.

Clooney's op-ed added fuel to the simmering discontent within the Democratic party, as Biden's campaign had appeared to be making progress in taming a potential revolt earlier in the week. The questioning of Biden's fitness for the presidency raised concerns among party members, leading to renewed calls for reconsideration.

As the political landscape continues to intensify, it remains to be seen how Biden and his campaign will respond to the growing criticism and pressure from both within and outside his own party. The opinions of high-profile individuals like George Clooney add another layer of complexity to the already heated debate surrounding the upcoming presidential race.