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Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at June fundraiser, new book says

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Then-President Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at a Hollywood fundraiser in June 2024, according to the new book "Original Sin."

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  1. Variety

    Joe Biden Didn’t Recognize Old Friend George Clooney at 2024 Fundraiser: Report (opens Variety)

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    According to a new book, Joe Biden didn't recognize his old friend, actor George Clooney, at a 2024 event.

  2. The Washington Free Beacon

    Biden Didn't Recognize George Clooney at Infamous Hollywood Fundraiser: 'It Was Like Watching Someone Who Was Not Alive' (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at the infamous Hollywood fundraiser in June 2024, just days before the disastrous debate on CNN. "It was not O.K.," one Hollywood VIP said after witnessing the president's awkward backstage encounter with the legendary actor.

  3. Breitbart News

    Report: Joe Biden Didn't Recognize Longtime Friend George Clooney at Fundraiser Four Months Before Election (opens Breitbart News)

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    Former President Joe Biden reportedly failed to recognize his longtime friend George Clooney at a fundraiser for his reelection campaign last year.

  4. NBC New York

    Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at June fundraiser, new book says (opens NBC New York)

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    Then-President Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at a Hollywood fundraiser in June 2024, according to the new book "Original Sin."

  5. The Hill

    Biden didn’t recognize Clooney last year, book claims (opens The Hill)

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    President Biden didn’t recognize actor and Democratic donor George Clooney at a fundraiser weeks ahead of the disastrous 2024 debate against President Trump, according to a forthcoming book.

  6. Blaze Media

    George Clooney helped cover up Biden's decline — all while Biden didn't even recognize him: Book (opens Blaze Media)

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    George Clooney was shocked when President Joe Biden did not recognize him at a 2024 fundraiser despite Clooney being one of the hosts of the event.

  7. NBC News

    Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at June fundraiser: new book (opens NBC News)

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    The president, who was seeking re-election at the time, "appeared to have aged a decade" since Clooney had seen him in 2022, according to the book "Original Sin."

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