George Clooney reveals which Democrat is ‘levitating above’ all other 2028 contenders: ‘Someone we could all join in behind’

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney argued that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is separating himself from the pack of potential Democratic 2028 presidential contenders. 

“There’s one person in particular I think is spectacular,” Clooney told CNN host Jake Tapper in an interview that aired Wednesday, when asked which Democrat he feels can retake the White House. 

The “Gravity” star praised Democratic Govs. Andy Beshear and Gretchen Whitmer, of Kentucky and Michigan, respectively, before making the case for the governor of the Free State. 

“Who I think is who I think is levitating above that is Wes Moore,” Clooney declared. 

The Hollywood star and Democratic megadonor cited Moore’s response to the deadly March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, his combat service and his work at a George Soros-backed venture philanthropy firm as reasons why the Maryland governor is jumping out at him. 

“I think he is a guy that has handled this tragedy in Baltimore beautifully. He does two tours of duty in Afghanistan – active duty. He speaks beautifully. He’s smart. He ran a hedge fund – the Robin Hood Foundation. He’s a proper leader,” Clooney said. 

“I like him a lot,” he added. “I think he could be someone we could all join in behind.” 

Clooney, who famously called for former President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race in a New York Times op-ed, argued that Democrats don’t have much time to find the right candidate to rally behind. 

“We have to find somebody rather soon,” the “Good Night, and Good Luck” star said, admitting that Democrats will have their work cut out for them in 2028.  

“It’s our job now to put together a proper team to stand up because [Democrats are] right now polling very poorly,” Clooney told Tapper. 

Moore was an outspoken supporter of Biden in the run-up to his stunning withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, as concerns about the octogenarian president’s age and mental acuity mounted. 

The 46-year-old Maryland governor faced controversy last year after the New York Times reported that he lied about being a prestigious Bronze Star recipient on a 2006 White House fellowship application. 

Moore claimed the misrepresentation was “an honest mistake.”