George Clooney isn’t a journalist, however he performs one on display (and on stage).
The actor solidified his place as a director with 2005’s “Good Evening, and Good Luck.” He additionally co-starred within the fact-based biopic about famed journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn).
Twenty years later, Clooney was sufficiently old to play Murrow through the movie’s Broadway adaptation.
Now, the “Jay Kelly” star is attacking precise journalist Bari Weiss, the Free Press founder in command of CBS Information’ makeover.
#GeorgeClooney spoke up about #BariWeiss‘ quick, turbulent run as the large boss at #CBSNews, saying that as a lot as he worries in regards to the film enterprise, “My major loyalty is to my nation. I’m far more nervous about how we inform ourselves and the way we’re going to discern actuality… pic.twitter.com/6IwrlHopMi
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) December 30, 2025
Why? Weiss personally paused a “60 Minutes” report crucial of the Trump administration.
The small print?
The report in query didn’t enable Group Trump to answer the criticism inside, though a number of officers did simply that on the document. Weiss additionally argued the report didn’t transfer the story ahead, basically repeating what different shops have shared concerning Trump’s immigration maneuvers.
The report additionally got here through a journalist recognized for her extreme bias. For that, Clooney attacked her through the far-Left Selection.
“Bari Weiss is dismantling CBS Information as we converse…am I nervous about movie studios? Positive. It’s my enterprise, however my major loyalty is to my nation. I’m far more nervous about how we inform ourselves and the way we’re going to discern actuality with no functioning press.”
Clooney hasn’t chimed in about different press issues in recent times, although, which solid his feedback in a disturbing mild.
Take into account…
The media coated up the truth that President Joe Biden was affected by a dementia-like situation throughout his single time period in workplace. CNN’s Jake Tapper co-authored a e book that detailed Biden’s cognitive decline after beforehand masking up his sorry state and attacking those that instructed the reality.
“I known as Lara Trump and I stated ‘you have been proper.’…”@MegynKelly and @JakeTapper dive into Tapper’s viral interview with Lara Trump, whether or not he was a part of the cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline, and extra.
LIVE on @SIRIUSXM ch. 111, in every single place after:https://t.co/YJPxz5Gu8d pic.twitter.com/GuO4Oq6feN
— The Megyn Kelly Present (@MegynKellyShow) Could 20, 2025
Clooney didn’t complain in regards to the media’s dereliction of obligation over that egregious error, one of many worst media scandals in trendy historical past. Not as soon as.
And it will get worse.
Clooney noticed Biden’s decline up shut final 12 months however saved quiet about it till Biden’s ballot numbers drooped. Then, the actor penned a New York Occasions op-ed suggesting Biden step apart.
If solely that have been the one time Clooney regarded away whereas the press behaved oh, so badly.
Breitbart Information’ John Nolte has a operating listing of journalistic malpractice, one which has grown bigger over the past 12 months. Some could quibble with an entry or two. Taken as a complete, it’s a stunning indictment of an trade that continues to self-implode.
Right here’s simply a part of that ever-growing listing:
- Trump “Destroying” White Home Hoax
- Photograph of Ravenous Gaza Child Hoax
- Israeli Troops Murdered Meals-Looking for Palestinians Hoax
- Trump Tariffs Will Explode Costs Hoax
- Maryland Man Hoax
- Black Newborns A lot Extra More likely to Die If Doc’s White Hoax
- Elon Musk Nazi Salute Hoax
- Trump Referred to as for Liz Cheney to Be Executed Hoax
- Violent Crime Down Beneath Biden/Harris Hoax
- Arlington Cemetery Hoax
- Kamala Was By no means America’s Border Czar Hoax
- Russia Collusion Hoax
- Arms Up, Don’t Shoot Hoax
- Jussie Smollett Hoax
- Covington KKKids Hoax
- Very Advantageous Folks Hoax
- Russian Bounties Hoax
- Trump Trashes Troops Hoax
- Policemen Killed at Largely Peaceable January 6 Protest Hoax
- Rittenhouse Hoax
- Border Brokers Whipping Illegals Hoax
- NASCAR Noose Hoax
- Georgia Jim Crow 2.0 Hoax
- Trump Assaulted Secret Service Brokers and Grabbed Steering Wheel of Beast Hoax
- COVID Lab Leak Concept Is Racist Hoax
- Hunter Biden’s Laptop computer Is Russian Disinformation Hoax
- Joe Biden Will By no means Ban Fuel Stoves Hoax
- Mass Graves of Native Youngsters in Canada Hoax
- Trump Informed Folks to Drink Bleach Hoax
- Hamas Hospital Hoax
- If Reelected, Trump Will Execute Folks Hoax
It’s no surprise public belief in Legacy Media is so low. To paraphrase the late John Houseman, they eeeearned it.
Clooney can get away together with his absurd assault on Weiss for a easy motive. Trendy journalism is, by and huge, each biased and corrupt. No reporter with entry to Clooney will problem him on his anti-Weiss assaults.
This reporter interviewed the star a time or two over years and located him to be sensible, agreeable and type. One wonders if that temper would maintain if pressed on his journalistic scorching takes.