George Clooney Will Do Anything He Can to Help Make Hillary President

Nearly 10 years ago, actor George Clooney called Hillary Clinton “the most polarizing figure in American politics.” But as the 2016 presidential race gets underway, he says he will help her get elected in any way he can.

Asked by Fusion’s Jorge Ramos if he will be supporting Clinton in 2016, Clooney said, “Sure, whatever she wants, whatever I way I can help.” The actor and activist, who helped raise $10 million for President Barack Obama in 2012, called her a “tremendous candidate” and said he would be “very happy” if she were president.

In response to his previous criticism of Clinton, Clooney stood by his description of her as “polarizing,” citing the Benghazi “scandal” as a prime example. “But I find that she is now — I think she’s ready to be president,” he said.

Watch video below, via Fusion:

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