In a bold statement, George Clooney has brushed aside former President Donald Trump's recent insults, including calling him a 'fake movie actor.' Speaking with CBS Mornings' Gayle King, Clooney expressed his indifference to the verbal barbs.

Clooney stated, "I don’t care. I’ve known Donald Trump for a long time. My job is not to please the president of the United States; it’s to speak the truth when I can." His comments come after Trump took to Truth Social to fire back at the actor's political views.

The actor's clash with Trump intensified last summer after he penned an op-ed in the New York Times advocating for a younger Democratic nominee to challenge Biden in the upcoming election. Clooney felt that a fresh face could bring more chances of beating Trump, a stand that sparked the former president's ire.

Trump responded with a sharp tweet, deriding Clooney's film career and accusing him of betraying Biden. He stated, "So now fake movie actor George Clooney, who never came close to making a great movie, is getting into the act."

In a follow-up interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Clooney clarified his motivations, stating it wasn't about bravery but about fulfilling his civic duty. "When I saw people on my side of the street not telling the truth, I thought it was time to speak up," he explained.

Addressing the backlash from his op-ed, Clooney emphasized the importance of freedom of speech. "You can’t demand freedom of speech and then say, ‘But don’t say bad things about me.’ That’s the deal. You have to take your stand and deal with the consequences," he remarked.

Concluding his thoughts, Clooney affirmed his willingness to accept criticism for his views, stating, "I defend their right to criticize me as much as I defend my right to criticize them." This exchange highlights the fierce intersection of Hollywood and politics, demonstrating Clooney's commitment to his values, regardless of the backlash.