In a recent CNN interview, George Clooney addressed the ongoing conflict between President Trump and the media, asserting that Trumpism is on the decline. Discussing his portrayal of Edward R. Murrow in a live adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck, Clooney shared concerns about the media's treatment under Trump, who is involved in lawsuits against outlets like 60 Minutes. He challenged the perspective that we are in the worst historical moment, suggesting that such attacks on media by demagogues often signal their eventual downfall.
Clooney expressed that during Trump's presidency, news organizations face unprecedented scrutiny and attacks, a common trait seen with demagogues targeting media to control narratives.
While promoting his Broadway play, he pushed back against the notion that our current time is the worst, suggesting that the end of Trumpism is near.
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