During the 51st annual Chaplin award ceremony at Film at Lincoln Centre, actor George Clooney addressed the recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which forced an evacuation of the event. Clooney, known for his criticism of former President Donald Trump, stated, “There’s no place for the kind of violence we saw two nights ago in Washington, D.C.” He highlighted the ongoing struggle against hatred, corruption, and cruelty, urging citizens across the political spectrum to unite for a better society. Clooney's remarks were a call to action, asking, “What are we, as citizens of this great country, to do?” He concluded with a message of healing and unity, aiming to inspire a collective effort to improve the nation. The event was attended by notable figures including Sam Rockwell, Stephen Colbert, Julianna Margulies, and John Turturro.