Hollywood is starting to turn on Biden

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Weeks after George Clooney co-hosted a $28 million fundraiser for Biden, he wants him to drop out. Biden's Hollywood support has begun to wane as Clooney and other moguls publicly express doubts. Despite Biden's backing from the party, some top donors and media giants want a new candidate. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Less than a month ago, some of Hollywood's A-list attended a fundraiser for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, co-hosted by George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand. They raised $28 million. But in an essay published by The New York Times on Wednesday, Clooney is now calling for the president to drop out of the race. Biden has claimed that calls for him to step aside following his disastrous debate in June are coming from the party's elite instead of everyday Americans, but he has long relied on Hollywood for support — the star-studded event last month was the most lucrative Democratic Party fundraiser to date. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .