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[^2]\n\nClooney criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a post on X this week that appeared to mock the physical appearance of a Canadian female soldier presenting a medal at a children's camp, asking where the sense of decency is and saying he is ashamed but believes the U.S. will emerge stronger. [^3]\n\nClooney stated that he hopes the November 2026 U.S. congressional elections and the 2028 presidential election will, if all goes well, bring things back to normal. [^4]\n\nGeorge Clooney said at the opening of the 83rd Venice Film Festival in August 2026 that the United States is currently led by incompetent people, describing the situation as a 'kakistocracy' but expressing confidence that the country will manage. [^5]\n\nThe U.S. congressional elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026, are a contest in which President Donald Trump's Republican Party could lose its majority in at least one chamber. [^6]\n\nClooney defended Mark Ruffalo against accusations of using antisemitic stereotypes, stating that Ruffalo has the right to express himself freely. [^7]\n\nClooney stated that it is ridiculous to try to prohibit free speech and that it is a fundamental part of democracy. [^8]\n\nGeorge Clooney attended a press conference on Wednesday during the first day of the Venice Film Festival. [^9]\n\nGeorge Clooney defined the term 'kakistocracy' as a government run by the least qualified people. [^10]\n\nClooney's comments specifically target the administration led by US President Donald Trump. 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