Clooney says it was 'selfless' for Biden to end reelection bid

Hollywood star George Clooney said on Sunday (September 1) that U.S. President Joe Biden should be applauded for dropping his reelection bid and described the move as a "selfless act." Clooney, a Democrat, withdrew his support for Biden in July with a damning opinion piece in the New York Times. He was asked about the impact of that piece at a press conference for his new film at the Venice Film Festival.