Arnold Schwarzenegger Releases Statement for Kamala Harris Endorsement

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As a lifelong fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, I was both surprised and inspired by his recent endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the upcoming election. Growing up, I admired the Terminator’s strength, determination, and unwavering commitment to his beliefs – qualities that he has now applied to the political arena.

Previously serving as a Republican governor and famed action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger, has disclosed his intentions to cast ballots for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the imminent election. This morning, Schwarzenegger expressed his reasons on platform X, stating that he remains an American first, before being a Republican, despite receiving criticism from numerous fans who found his endorsement of Democratic candidates unconventional.

Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t the first high-profile figure to express support for the Harris-Walz campaign, but his endorsement took many by surprise. This is because Schwarzenegger has been a longtime Republican registrant who advocated moderate policies during his term as the GOP governor of California. However, he has also openly criticized Trump numerous times before, including calling him “the worst president ever” in a video post following the January 6th Capitol attack. In his recent announcement, Schwarzenegger reaffirmed his dissatisfaction with Trump as a motivation for supporting Harris and Walz.

In discussing his contentious decision to support Democratic candidates, Schwarzenegger admitted his disdain for politics, but felt it necessary to publicly endorse due to his disagreement with Trump’s policies and values. Translated: “I want you to know: I have no preference for either party at the moment,” Schwarzenegger penned.

As a follower, I firmly believe that a candidate who doesn’t value your vote unless it’s for him, one who encourages his supporters to breach the Capitol while he remains indifferent, and someone who has demonstrated no genuine effort to advance policies beyond a tax cut that primarily benefits his wealthy donors and me, but offers no help to others – such a candidate won’t address our nation’s issues. Instead, let’s remember our American spirit and exercise our right to vote, regardless of disagreements, because this is what we do as Americans.

This Year’s Presidential Elections Have Hollywood Divided

As the presidential election draws nearer, it’s fascinating to see more celebrities openly expressing their political views. Some endorsements, such as Schwarzenegger’s, have taken us by surprise – for instance, Shazam! actor Zachary Levi’s heartfelt Instagram video where he publicly declared his support for Donald Trump and encouraged other silent supporters like himself to come forward. Conversely, the majority of celebrities appear to be backing Harris, with heavyweights like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Jamie Lee Curtis, and John Stamos among them.

It’s uncertain if these endorsements truly impact election results. Considering the vast social media fanbase many celebrities have – for instance, Schwarzenegger’s endorsement post for the Harris campaign garnered 10.2 million views – it’s possible that some individuals may be influenced by their idols’ opinions. However, comments under Schwarzenegger’s post suggest that fans often react strongly when faced with differing viewpoints.

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2024-10-30 22:31