"Clooney stated, 'But if anyone says he wants to end a civilization, that's a war crime. You can still support the conservative point of view but there must be a line of decency, and we must not cross it.'"
"'Families are losing their loved ones. Children have been incinerated. The world's economy is on a knife's edge. This is a time for vigorous debate at the highest levels. Not for infantile name calling.'"
"'A war crime is alleged when there is intent to physically destroy a nation,' as defined by the Genocide Convention and the Rome Statute."
"'I knew him very well. He used to be a friend of mine,' Clooney reflected on his past relationship with Trump before the presidency."
George Clooney condemned Donald Trump's threats against Iran, labeling them a war crime during a speech in Italy. He emphasized the need for decency in political discourse, stating that intent to destroy a nation constitutes a war crime. The White House responded by mocking Clooney's acting career. Clooney highlighted the human cost of conflict, urging for serious debate rather than personal attacks. He has a history of political engagement, shaped by his upbringing and marriage to a human rights lawyer, and previously had a cordial relationship with Trump.
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