Actor George Clooney has reportedly begun positioning himself as a political influencer ahead of the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating cycle, according to a RadarOnline.com article published Monday.
The report claimed he is engaging with wealthy donors and celebrity allies in an effort to help shape the party’s choice of nominee for president.
The piece alleges that Clooney, 64, is leveraging his high profile following his vocal criticism of President Joe Biden and a public op‑ed in which he urged Biden to step aside during the 2024 campaign.
Clooney has not, as of this report, announced any formal role or title in the Democratic Party’s 2028 process. There is no public confirmation from Clooney or his representatives about this alleged “kingmaker” campaign.
A Democratic strategist quoted in the article claimed some in the party remain uneasy about Clooney’s growing political involvement, recalling the contentious fallout over last year’s election. The strategist said many have not forgotten how divisive that period was.
Another insider told RadarOnline that some Democrats question whether Clooney’s “blessing” of a candidate would help or harm, given the mixed reactions to his past interventions.
Clooney has in recent years been more politically outspoken.
In 2024, he wrote a New York Times op‑ed calling on President Biden to consider stepping aside amid concerns about his electoral viability.
He also publicly named figures he believes could be strong choices for future Democratic leadership, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D).
AlterNet reached out to the National Democratic Committee for comment.