Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Republican Governor, stuns GOP with shocking social media post

Iconic actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his unexpected transition from action star to two-term governor of California, has always balanced his public life between Republican loyalty and personal convictions. Often vocal about issues beyond party lines, Schwarzenegger was never shy about voicing concerns on climate change, immigration, and bipartisanship.

His political career, rooted in his belief in public service, has sometimes led him to clash with his own party's agenda. Now, Schwarzenegger, in his trademark bold style, has announced he's endorsing Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, for the upcoming election.

Though he usually avoids political endorsements, Schwarzenegger shared a rare personal statement on X (formerly Twitter), citing a deep concern for the country's direction. He expressed frustration with the current political climate, where politicians, in his view, are "more interested in creating talking points for elections than actually performing the public service that will make Americans' lives better."

Sharing his choice to vote for Harris and Walz, he noted, "I will always be an American before I am a Republican," appealing to others who may feel similarly conflicted. "You don't recognize our country. And you are right to be furious," he added.

Schwarzenegger endorses Kamala Harris for President

Schwarzenegger didn't hold back in his critique of the current Republican candidate, Donald Trump, who he sees as unfit for office. A long-standing critic of Trump, Schwarzenegger referenced the Capitol attack on January 6, likening it to historical events such as Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany, and calling Trump "a failed leader. He will go down in history as the worst president ever." The Capitol riots, Schwarzenegger argued, displayed a lack of respect for the democratic process, which he believes is fundamental to American identity. For him, "rejecting the results of an election is as un-American as it gets."

The former governor's disdain for Trump's tactics goes beyond political differences; it touches on a vision for a united America, free from what he sees as needless division. He argued that re-electing Trump would mean "four more years of bullshit with no results that makes us angrier and angrier, more divided, and more hateful."

He concluded with a call to end this chapter of division: "I want to move forward as a country... I think the only way to do that is with Harris and Walz." Ultimately, Schwarzenegger's endorsement is less about specific policies and more about a plea to restore civility and unity, values he believes Harris and Walz can uphold.