WASHINGTON, D.C. December 31, 2025 – President Donald Trump unleashed a pointed critique of actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, following news that the couple and their twins have been granted French citizenship. In a statement shared widely on social media, Trump celebrated the move as “good news,” while lambasting the Clooneys as “two of the worst political prognosticators of all time” and drawing parallels between France’s immigration challenges and those he attributes to the Biden administration.
The remarks came amid reports that the Clooneys’ naturalization was formalized in a decree published in France’s official government gazette, the Journal Officiel, on December 27, 2025, with the grant dated December 26. The family, who own a vineyard estate in Brignoles, Provence, since 2021, cited France’s privacy laws, cultural appeal, and a desire for a quieter life away from Hollywood as motivations for the move. Both George and Amal retain their U.S. and other nationalities, as dual citizenship is permitted.
Trump’s full statement, posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a pro-Trump account and garnering thousands of views, read: “Good News! George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, have officially become citizens of France which is, sadly, in the midst of a major crime problem because of their absolutely horrendous handling of Immigration, much like we had under Sleepy Joe Biden. Remember when Clooney, after the now infamous debate, dumped Joe during a fundraiser, only to go onto the side of another stellar candidate, Jamala(K!), who is now fighting it out with the worst governor in the Country, including Tim Waltz, Gavin Newscum, for who is going to lead the Democrats to their future defeat. Clooney got more publicity for politics than he did for his very few, and totally mediocre, movies. He wasn’t a movie star at all, he was just an average guy who complained, constantly, about common sense in politics. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
The post appears to reference Clooney’s public fallout with President Joe Biden in 2024, when the actor hosted a high-profile fundraiser but later penned an op-ed urging Biden to step aside after a poor debate performance against Trump. Clooney endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris (whom Trump derisively calls “Jamala(K!)”) as Biden’s replacement, though Harris ultimately lost the election. Trump also took aim at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and California Governor Gavin Newsom, labeling them contenders for Democratic leadership in a “future defeat.”
Reactions on X were swift and polarized. Supporters echoed Trump’s sentiments, with one user calling it “throwing out the trash” Critics, however, defended Clooney, noting his long-standing ties to Europe and privacy concerns for his family. One post mocked Clooney’s patriotism, pointing out his recent comments on U.S. media integrity while living abroad.
The Clooneys’ citizenship process was reportedly expedited under a provision for individuals enhancing France’s global influence or economy, sparking debate in French media about fairness compared to standard applicants. George Clooney, known for films like Ocean’s Eleven and his activism, has not publicly responded to Trump’s remarks. Amal Clooney, a British-Lebanese barrister specializing in international law, has faced scrutiny from some conservative circles over her work with organizations like the International Criminal Court.
This exchange underscores ongoing tensions between Trump and Hollywood figures who opposed his campaigns. As Trump begins his second term, such public spats highlight the intersection of celebrity, politics, and immigration rhetoric that defined his 2024 victory.
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