Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast George Clooney | Musk Backs Away from Trump After DOGE Failure; Trump Shares Insane Biden Clone Theory: A Closer Look
Jun 3, 2025
George Clooney, the Oscar-winning actor and producer who recently made his Broadway debut, shares insights from his theatrical journey, including a challenging line from his play. He humorously recounts star-studded nights with guests like the Obamas and reflects on the ending of his film Michael Clayton. Meanwhile, there’s a look at Trump’s bizarre conspiracy theories and Elon Musk's turbulent ties to politics, exposing the absurdities of modern political discourse with wit and satire.
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Elon Musk's Political Exit
- Elon Musk's association with the Trump administration ended following his failure to meet Dogecoin financial goals and public controversies.
- His departure reflects the challenges of aligning personal views with political roles under intense public scrutiny.
Trump's Bizarre Clone Theory
- Former President Trump promoted a bizarre conspiracy theory that Joe Biden is a robotic clone, illustrating extreme political misinformation.
- This reflects the deep polarization and detachment from factual political discourse in present times.
Clooney’s On-Stage Tongue-Twister
- George Clooney struggled to pronounce "Superventricular tachyarrhythmia" during a long 12-page on-stage monologue.
- After about 40 takes, he ducked the line but never got it wrong again afterwards.