Arnold Schwarzenegger Wants To Be The President
Arnold Schwarzenegger would run for President if the Constitution allowed it.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, while globally renowned as one of the biggest movie stars for his iconic roles in films like The Terminator and Predator, also has a notable history in American politics, exemplified by his tenure as the Governor of California for several years. According to Variety, the 75-year-old star believes he would make a fantastic president, telling CNN’s Chris Wallace during an episode of Who’s Talking? that he has what it takes to bring people together. “Put me in because it’s, look – it’s a no brainer.”
Despite his aspirations and the support he would likely garner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, born in Austria, is constitutionally barred from the presidency due to the requirement that the U.S. President be a natural-born citizen. He told Chris Wallace that, were there no constitutional barriers, he would, without a doubt, vie for the presidency, citing the perceived openness of the political field. He posed the question, “Who exists in today’s political landscape that doesn’t have people dismissing them as too old, too something, or too something else, and is it now more about voting against someone rather than voting for someone?”
While his film career is widely celebrated, Arnold Schwarzenegger has also had a successful career in politics. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s transition from Hollywood actor to politician materialized in 2003 when, as a moderate Republican, he won the recall election against incumbent Governor Gray Davis and became the Governor of California, a state traditionally dominated by Democrats. His victory was a testament to his broad appeal, a quality that has historically been a cornerstone of successful presidential campaigns.
Although there’s no question that Arnold Schwarzenegger took his commitment to public service seriously, he was forced to pause his acting career to serve as Governor of California for eight years. If constitutional restrictions did not exist and he was to take on the presidential mantle, his fans could expect a similar hiatus from his on-screen appearances, which is a potential downside for his ardent admirers. Thus, his ineligibility for the presidency due to not being a natural-born citizen could be seen as a silver lining for his global fan base, ensuring they won’t miss out on his cinematic exploits.
After serving two terms as the Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger dispelled rumors of a potential return to the political arena. In 2018, he definitively quashed speculations about a possible run for a U.S. Senate seat. Schwarzenegger explained his decision, emphasizing that he considered campaigning for other candidates to be more significant than launching another political campaign himself.
Truthfully, Arnold Schwarzenegger, with an array of film and television commitments, appears to have little room for a full-fledged political career. His latest venture, a series called Fubar, recently made its debut on Netflix. Additionally, fans can look forward to seeing him later this year in David Sandberg’s action-comedy Kung Fury 2.
Further out, Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in the forthcoming action thriller, Breakout, currently in its pre-production phase. The plot revolves around a father whose stepson is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 25 years in a foreign country, leading the father to execute a daring prison escape to rescue him. In a race against time, he must evade an overly zealous prison warden, avoid capture, and flee the country.
