As a dedicated movie enthusiast, it seems like George Clooney is popping up everywhere these days – gracing stages, screens, high-profile fundraisers for the Biden campaign, and even in conflict zones such as Sudan. What’s more, it often feels as though he’s standing at the intersection where Hollywood, global issues, and American foreign policy all intersect.
Beneath the charisma, designer clothes, and calculated anger, there’s not a leading figure. Instead, it’s a mediator – more precisely, a mediator of power. In other words, when you remove the admiration and high-end fashion, what remains is a figure who facilitates power.
The term “deep state” has been excessively used and has taken on a simplified, almost comical connotation. It’s important to move past this depiction. At its essence, a deep state operative is an individual who wields significant influence despite not being elected. They play a crucial role in shaping public opinion without ever being a voting option.
George Clooney might not wear a badge, but in terms of practicality, he’s just as valuable to the system as any agent based in Langley.
Let’s go back about twenty years ago. While many Americans were ignoring global political disturbances, Clooney emerged as a symbol of intervention in Sudan. This was because Sudan was on the Pentagon’s list of countries they wanted to change their regimes. In fact, it was included under General Wesley Clark’s notorious “seven countries in five years” plan.
Clooney didn’t simply oppose that plan; instead, he worked towards making it more palatable. “Good Night, and Good Luck” wasn’t merely a movie; it served as a declaration of intent.
George Clooney didn’t just want to act; he aspired to be recognized as a voice of moral awareness. The film, focusing on Edward R. Murrow’s televised confrontation with Senator McCarthy, portrayed Clooney as a contemporary champion for truth, standing against excessive government interference.
Instead of happening by chance, that change was strategically planned, transitioning him from a charismatic performer to a respected ethical figure. The plan proved successful.
But the timing matters.
Following his reputation boost among liberal circles, Clooney initiated the Satellite Sentinel Project – an actual manifestation of his previously held narratives. However, unlike the previous threat posed by McCarthy, this time it was Sudan that presented an authoritarian challenge.
Rather than delivering news via broadcasts, it utilized satellite monitoring instead. This wasn’t just a small-scale humanitarian effort. It was a method of disguising government surveillance through celebrity endorsement—a means to rebrand state observation as civil society activism. Essentially, it served as a public relations wing for U.S. intelligence operations based in Hollywood.
Essentially, soft power with a media halo. And it never stopped.
In various regions such as Libya, Syria, and Ukraine, Clooney’s PR skills appear to follow the State Department’s schedule closely. His documentaries, op-eds, and award acceptance speeches consistently reflect those of Atlanticist elites. He doesn’t seem to be a step ahead; rather, he embodies that step – shaping public opinion for the upcoming humanitarian interventions.
While you were enjoying the red carpet event, he was actually in a figurative “Situation Room” – though physically, he might have been somewhere else.
Then there’s Amal Clooney.
Their marriage isn’t merely picture-perfect; it’s a strategic alliance—a blend of influential media dominance and refined legal authority. If he’s the soft, gentle hand, she’s the well-prepared legal document.
Moving on to July of the previous year, after organizing the largest Democratic fundraiser ever, Clooney wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times urging Joe Biden to resign. Presented as a civic responsibility and praised as moral conviction, but it was actually about managing the regime, not rebellion or resistance.
The very individual who contributed significantly to funding Biden’s campaign made a surprising move only a few weeks afterwards, which many in the public considered courageous. Meanwhile, the establishment viewed it as simply overdue.
George Clooney has been a trusted advisor to former President Obama for many years, and he is also a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). For those who may not be aware, the CFR is not just a social gathering place. Instead, it serves as a platform where foreign policy ideas are initially presented, fostering an environment for the development of war strategists, intelligence experts, and global policymakers.
In a distant oil-wealthy nation, if you notice a popular topic revolving around “democracy” spreading rapidly through various media outlets, there’s a good chance that the conversation has been influenced by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) first.
During Obama’s presidency, his connections to the Council on Foreign Relations significantly influenced his foreign policy approach – strategies like drone attacks portrayed as diplomacy and sanitized regime changes through speeches. It wasn’t a mere coincidence that George Clooney was associated with similar circles. Instead, it represented a strategic alignment, and in this political game, such alignments hold immense importance.
Instead of sending someone official and distant, they choose someone relatable and popular, like George Clooney. Rather than asking politicians for help in changing the image of a surveillance state or making war seem more moral, or making complex global policies easier to understand, they don’t do that – they find other ways to accomplish those goals.
They call Clooney.
His work is never disruptive, instead it consistently aligns with influential power. Whether it’s posing for UN photos, participating in Davos discussions, publishing thoughtfully crafted articles or producing Netflix documentaries, Clooney does not confront the establishment, but rather refines its public perception.
He markets surveillance under the guise of kindness. He presents regime changes in formal attire. And people seem to enjoy it – because he’s humorous, modest, and never criticizes harshly.
That’s the trick. He doesn’t propagandize.
2025 presents an example of elite dominance, but it’s subtler than simply giving commands. Instead, it takes the form of a charming television personality on shows like Colbert or Kimmel, subtly influencing your perspectives in a friendlier manner.
Instead of the CIA having to cleanse stories covertly, George Clooney takes care of that task willingly, even receiving accolades for his efforts.
When “Good Night, and Good Luck” is broadcast live on CNN, bear in mind that the true suspense isn’t about Murrow versus McCarthy—it’s more about Clooney wrestling with clarity.
Some will applaud, some will flip channels. Yet, George Clooney? He’d grin, neatly arrange his cuffs, and carry on with his finest skill – turning propaganda into a prime-time spectacle.
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2025-06-13 18:03