Arnold Schwarzenegger
Republican Republican Critics
Summary
Former California Governor and action movie star who became a vocal Trump critic, particularly on issues of immigration, the Capitol riot, and democratic norms, while maintaining his Republican identity.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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President Trump sought to overturn the results of an election, and of a fair election. He sought a coup by misleading people with lies... President Trump is a failed leader. He will go down in history as the worst president ever.
Video message after the January 6 Capitol attack
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I don't want to be associated with the people in the Capitol. I don't want to be associated with President Trump. I don't want to be associated with the people that made those speeches that riled everyone up.
Explaining his decision to call himself a 'European American' rather than a Republican
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To the men and women who would trade freedom for a pile of bricks and an immigration ban, I say: Your time will come. And it will pass.
Criticizing Trump's border wall and immigration policies
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Strongly opposes Trump's attempt to overturn 2020 election results
- 02 Condemns Trump's role in inciting the January 6 Capitol attack
- 03 Disagrees with Trump's immigration policies as an immigrant himself
- 04 Believes Trump has damaged American democracy and Republican Party
- 05 Opposes Trump's rejection of climate science and environmental policies
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