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Trump Attacks Clooney's French Citizenship and Criticizes France's Immigration Policies

Published January 1, 2026, 05:01
Trump Attacks Clooney's French Citizenship and Criticizes France's Immigration Policies

Donald Trump strongly criticized George and Amal Clooney for obtaining French citizenship, labeling them “two of the worst people ever” in political predictions. Simultaneously, he launched an attack on France for its immigration policies, claiming they have led to an increase in crime. Through Truth Social, Trump accused the Clooneys of their political stance and downplayed George Clooney's film career. He reiterated his criticisms of European immigration policy, linking it to rising crime rates without providing reliable evidence. Amal Clooney, a lawyer and human rights advocate, was part of a team of experts advising the International Criminal Court prosecutor regarding the arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders, which appears to have fueled Trump's criticism. The Clooneys' acquisition of French citizenship sparked debate in France, with some criticizing the Macron government for “double standards” given the tightening of criteria for obtaining citizenship.