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Republican Schwarzenegger Endorses Harris, Says He's "American Before Republican," Criticizes Trump

Oct 30, 2024, 02:42 PM

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. In a rare political move, Schwarzenegger emphasized that he is "an American before I am a Republican." Criticizing former President Donald Trump, he stated, "A candidate who will send his followers to storm the Capitol while he watches with a Diet Coke" is unacceptable. He expressed concern that he doesn't recognize the country and referenced America as "the shining city on a hill." Schwarzenegger's endorsement is significant given his typical reluctance to engage in political endorsements.