# George Clooney Criticizes Trump at Venice Film Festival

George Clooney defended his political stance against Donald Trump at the Venice Film Festival.

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George Clooney, an American actor and director, criticized US President Donald Trump during his acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival. [^1]

George Clooney stated at the Venice Film Festival that 'all idiots believe they are brilliant' while laughing with the audience. [^2]

Clooney described the current political situation in the United States as a 'caquistocracy', defined as a country governed by the least qualified people. [^3]

Clooney stated that 'all idiots think they are brilliant' while accepting the honorary Golden Lion award for his career. [^4]

George Clooney said he receives offensive tweets from President Donald Trump but stated he can handle them and would feel ashamed if he did not make someone angry by the end of his life. [^5]

Clooney mentioned that President Trump has dedicated offensive tweets to him. [^6]

Clooney received the honorary Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday evening. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. George Clooney, an American actor and director, criticized US President Donald Trump during his acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival. (RPP, News)
2. George Clooney stated at the Venice Film Festival that 'all idiots believe they are brilliant' while laughing with the audience. (Aristegui Noticias, News)
3. Clooney described the current political situation in the United States as a 'caquistocracy', defined as a country governed by the least qualified people. (RPP, News)
4. Clooney stated that 'all idiots think they are brilliant' while accepting the honorary Golden Lion award for his career. (RPP, News)
5. George Clooney said he receives offensive tweets from President Donald Trump but stated he can handle them and would feel ashamed if he did not make someone angry by the end of his life. (Aristegui Noticias, News)
6. Clooney mentioned that President Trump has dedicated offensive tweets to him. (RPP, News)
7. Clooney received the honorary Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday evening. (Aristegui Noticias, News)

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