George Clooney, along with his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander, have officially become French citizens, a revelation confirmed by a decree in the official journal. The news sparked a reaction from former U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting the actor’s increasingly vocal political commentary.
George Clooney, his wife and children became French
Clooney’s French Citizenship Draws Trump’s Ire
The revelation of the Clooneys’ new nationality, first reported at the end of the year, prompted a response from Trump via his Truth Social network. “Good news! George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, have officially become French citizens,” Trump commented. He continued, “Clooney made more noise about politics than his few, mediocre films. He wasn’t a movie star, just a regular guy who constantly complained about common sense in politics. Make America great again.”
Clooney, who resides in Brignoles, in the Var region of France, responded to the criticism through Variety, offering a pointed retort. “I completely agree with the current president. We need to make America great again. We’ll start in November,” he said, referencing the upcoming midterm elections and expressing hope for a Democratic victory. Despite his new French citizenship and enjoyment of life in the tranquil Var, Clooney remains engaged with U.S. politics.
The actor had a moment on stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, presenting the award for best dramatic film. He seized the opportunity to showcase his French language skills, saying “Good evening my friends” and “It’s an honor to be here,” with a noticeable, yet endearing, accent. This display of linguistic effort was seen by some as a subtle gesture of defiance towards Trump, following his recent naturalization.
