Arnold Schwarzenegger revisited his divisive remarks almost two years after making them.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has achieved success in numerous fields over his illustrious career. From becoming a top bodybuilder to excelling as an actor and navigating the political arena, Schwarzenegger has maintained high standards and always performed admirably. In 2021, during an emotional outburst, Schwarzenegger made some notable comments, including the phrase “screw your freedom.” Nearly two years afterward, the former bodybuilder addressed these remarks.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation was broadly divided over safety measures and vaccinations. The subject of mask-wearing also created significant debate regarding its effectiveness in curbing the virus’s spread. While discussing this issue with CNN in 2021, Schwarzenegger told those who believed masks impinged on freedom, “screw your freedom.”
This led to considerable backlash and criticism directed at Schwarzenegger. Once the initial uproar subsided, life returned to normal, but these comments resurfaced on Twitter, prompting Schwarzenegger to respond.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Issues an Apology for His Statements
In recent years, Arnold Schwarzenegger has increased his direct communication with the public. He launched a newsletter to address fan questions and started a podcast. Naturally, social media remains the fastest way to interact with public figures.
Responding to a Twitter comment about his 2021 remarks, Schwarzenegger said:
“I appreciate your willingness to listen. We should be able to disagree without becoming adversaries. Additionally, I apologize for those comments. I aim to be unwaveringly positive, but sometimes my words get ahead of me. I should have articulated myself better.”
I want to thank you for your open-mindedness. I think we should be able to disagree without being enemies.
Here’s what else I’ll say: I’m sorry for saying those words. I try to be relentlessly positive, but sometimes my mouth gets ahead of me. I should have communicated better. https://t.co/hpqcrbni3F
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) April 5, 2023
Following his apology on social media, the discussion reignited. One user mentioned, “the world would be a better place if just 10% of the population embraced this mindset.”
Recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger launched a podcast called Pump Club, where he discusses various topics, not only limited to bodybuilding but also global issues. Many people remain keen on hearing his perspectives, especially after his contentious comments. Schwarzenegger continues to be an influential figure and leverages his platform to address numerous topics.
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