Overview
- France’s Ministry of Justice confirmed in an official decree that George and Amal Clooney and their twins have been naturalized as French citizens.
- Trump mocked the move in a Dec. 31 Truth Social post, attacking Clooney’s politics and career and signing off with “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.”
- Clooney replied, “I totally agree with the current president. We have to make America great again. We’ll start in November,” referencing the midterm elections.
- Clooney has said France’s stronger privacy norms, especially protections for children from paparazzi, were central to the family’s decision to live there.
- Recent coverage also highlights Clooney’s criticism of U.S. broadcasters, including CBS and ABC, for settling lawsuits with Trump, arguing such decisions carry political consequences.