George Clooney Decries Political Violence After Trump Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: ‘There’s a Struggle That Has to Be Won Against Hatred’

Home Film News Apr 27, 2026 7:09pm PT George Clooney Decries Political Violence After Trump Attack at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: ‘There’s a Struggle That Has to Be Won Against Hatred’ By Rebecca Rubin, Brent Lang Getty Images for FLC George Clooney took a moment to get political while he was honored with Film at Lincoln Center’s 51st annual Chaplin award. Clooney, who has long been one of Hollywood’s most outspoken critics of Donald Trump, struck a somber tone as he addressed these politically charged times. Over the weekend, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was evacuated after a gunman tried to storm the annual gala fundraiser event. Related Stories After WrestleMania, Play Your Own Retro Arcade Matches at Home: Here's Where to Buy WWE WrestleFest Online