George Clooney Critiques Kamala Harris's 2024 Presidential Bid: 'Tough Ask' for the Democratic Party

In the interview, Clooney explained that he had hoped for a primary election to "battle-test" the Democratic Party's nominee, but he now believes that Harris was not adequately prepared for the role. "I think she was given a very tough ask," Clooney said. "I'm not saying she's not a great person, but I think she was given a very tough ask." Clooney's comments come as the 2024 presidential election is heating up, with Harris facing off against Republican challenger Donald Trump. Harris has been facing criticism from some Democrats who argue that she is not a strong enough candidate to take on Trump. In his op-ed, Clooney had argued that Biden should step down due to his advanced age and the need for a new generation of leadership in the party. However, some Democrats have argued that Biden's experience and popularity make him a strong candidate, and that he should be given the opportunity to run again. Biden's campaign has not commented on Clooney's remarks, but a spokesperson for the campaign said that the former president is focused on his campaign and is not paying attention to criticism from outside the party. "President Biden is running for re-election because he believes in the values of the Democratic Party and is committed to continuing the progress he has made as president," the spokesperson said. The Democratic Party has not officially endorsed a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, but Harris is widely seen as the frontrunner for the nomination. The party will hold its national convention in July, where the nominee will be officially selected. In the meantime, Clooney's comments are likely to fuel the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party about the best way to choose its nominee. While some Democrats may agree with Clooney that Harris was given a tough ask, others may argue that she is a strong candidate who is capable of taking on Trump. As the election season heats up, it remains to be seen how the Democratic Party will ultimately choose its nominee and how the party will respond to criticism from outside the party.