George Clooney Describes Trump As A 'Knucklehead' — 'I Knew Him Before He Was A President. He Was Just A Guy Who Was Chasing Girls'

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney provided a glimpse into who Donald Trump was before the former president was indicted earlier this year. 

Clooney, who spoke candidly about Trump in a 2021 BBC interview, called the former commander in chief as a "knucklehead" more preoccupied with "chasing girls" than with matters of state or business acumen.

Trump's business record has been fraught with failures and controversies. Ventures like Trump Mortgage and Trump Steaks met their demise swiftly, signaling challenges in the business realm that predate his political controversies. Trump also faced bankruptcies in the casino industry and legal issues with Trump University, which ended in a $25 million settlement.

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Clooney's comments add a personal dimension to Trump, characterizing him as more of a socialite than a savvy entrepreneur or statesman. 

"It’s so funny because he was just this knucklehead," Clooney said. "I knew him before he was a president. He was just a guy who was chasing girls. Every time you went out he'd be like, ‘What’s the name of that girl?' That's all he was."

As the country watches Trump navigate an array of legal hurdles, ranging from felony counts related to hush money payments to charges of election interference, Clooney's perspective offers a humanizing glimpse into the former president's past. Clooney's viewpoint also highlights the complexity of the challenges President Joe Biden faces in healing a nation deeply affected by Trump's controversial term.

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"It's like taking a battered child and thinking everything's going to be OK his first day in school," Clooney said.

Clooney finds irony in the public perception of Trump as a "man of the people," especially when compared to his own upbringing in Kentucky and varied work history. As legal proceedings against Trump continue to unfold, the character sketch Clooney offers serves as a backdrop to the multiple layers of scrutiny the former president now faces, both in and out of the courtroom. It's also a reminder that beyond the headlines and legal battles, Trump is a figure who evokes a wide range of opinions from those who knew him before he was president.

While the courts will determine whether Trump is the business success story he claims to be, there are many legitimate money-making opportunities out there for everyday investors looking for the next significant development. Platforms like StartEngine offer a roster of promising startups in fields ranging from mobile technology to artificial intelligence. Despite the legal circus surrounding former public figures, there are still authentic, innovative businesses worthy of attention and investment.

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