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  • Trump Criticizes George Clooney Over French Citizenship

    Trump Criticizes George Clooney Over French Citizenship

    After George Clooney and Amal, a human rights lawyer, obtained French citizenship, they faced criticism from President Donald Trump.

    On December 26, French officials swiftly granted citizenship to Clooney, Amal, and their children, a decision that was publicly announced earlier this week. France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot endorsed the move, emphasizing the couple’s charitable contributions.

    On New Year’s Eve, Trump used his social media platform to share: “Good news! George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, are now citizens of France, a country struggling with a serious crime wave due to their disastrous immigration policies.”

    Clooney has long been a prominent Democratic fundraiser. In July 2024, he penned a controversial op-ed in The New York Times urging President Biden to step down as the Democratic candidate after a poor debate performance against Trump. Biden exited the race less than two weeks later.

    Trump responded by mocking Clooney’s political judgment. “Remember when Clooney abandoned Joe during a fundraiser, only to side with another candidate, Jamala (K!), who is now battling the worst governors in the country—Tim Walz and Gavin Newsom—for control of the Democratic future,” he wrote.

    Clooney had previously hosted a fundraiser for Biden, which Trump referenced. According to a book by two American journalists, Biden was unaware of the actor’s identity at that event. Trump further attacked Clooney’s acting career, claiming, “Clooney gained more publicity for politics than for his few, mediocre movies. He was never a true movie star—just an average guy constantly complaining about common sense in politics.”

    The actor has known Trump well before he entered politics. In a 2021 interview with the BBC, Clooney described Trump as “just a knucklehead… nothing special about him; he was just a guy always trying to get with girls.”

  • Harvard President Gets Minute-Long Ovation for Welcoming Intl Students

    Harvard President Gets Minute-Long Ovation for Welcoming Intl Students

    Harvard University President Alan Garber acknowledges applause from students during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 29, 2025. — Reuters

    During the 374th Commencement ceremony, Harvard University President Alan Garber received a warm standing ovation as he welcomed graduates “from down the street, across the country, and around the globe,” prompting enthusiastic applause from the audience.

    “All around the globe — just as it should be,” he added, as the applause echoed for nearly a minute, especially for the international students celebrating their achievements with family members despite challenges posed by the Trump administration concerning immigration policies.

    One graduate expressed to AFP that the ovation reflected the community’s pride and support.

    As the graduates celebrated, a federal judge decided to extend a ruling that prevents Trump’s administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, a significant win for the prestigious institution amid ongoing legal disputes with the government.

    US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston stated her plans to issue a preliminary injunction just days after initially granting Harvard a temporary block against the administration’s actions.

    Uzma Farheen, an Indian graduate with a Master’s in Public Health, described the day as one filled with “love for the global community.” She remarked, “We stand united to powerfully embody what Harvard represents — truth, integrity, and inclusion,” in her comments to AFP.

    The Trump administration has launched multiple attacks on Harvard, including freezing billions in grants and other forms of funding, proposing to eliminate its tax-exempt status, and investigating potential discrimination against white, Asian, male, or straight employees.

    President Garber acknowledged existing issues, such as anti-Semitism on campus, and reiterated the university’s commitment to ensuring all perspectives are welcomed and protected.

    Garber has spearheaded the legal resistance within US higher education after the Trump administration targeted elite universities like Columbia, which made extensive concessions to regain $400 million in federal funding.