George Clooney condemns conspiracy theories and political violence at Chaplin Award Gala
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Updated · The Daily Beast · Apr 28
George Clooney condemns conspiracy theories and political violence at Chaplin Award Gala
12 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Apr 28
At the 51st Chaplin Award Gala in New York, Clooney criticized online conspiracy theories about the WHCD shooting, which involved Cole Tomas Allen opening fire outside the Washington Hilton.
Clooney defended Jimmy Kimmel from attacks by the Trumps, called for rhetoric to be toned down, and urged Americans to reject political violence, referencing incidents in both Washington, D.C. and Minnesota.
His remarks follow backlash over Kimmel’s jokes and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments, with Clooney emphasizing unity and the need to heal national divisions after the high-profile shooting.
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