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Arnold Schwarzenegger As he reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, he shares his fear of the future of democracy.
The 78-year-old actor and former Republican governor joined USC interim president Beong-soo Kim on Monday for live discussions as part of the USC International Democracy Celebration.
In their conversation, in front of an audience of college students and faculty, King asked last week about his reaction to the murder of conservative activists on the Utah campus.
“I’m very, very frustrated about the reason why someone’s life is different because their life is different because they have different opinions,” Schwarzenegger said in an event he shared on Tuesday.
“It’s a great communicator and a great advocate for the Republican cause. He has a great way to communicate with students who agree or disagree with him.
Arnold Schwarzenegger warned of a threat to democracy following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. (Getty Image)
The actor continued, “This is human. Human life is gone.” “And he is a great father, a great husband. I’m thinking of his children. They’re only reading him now, not the stories he read to them before bed.”
Kirk held a turning point American event on September 10 at Utah Valley University when he was assassinated. Tuesday, Taylor RobinsonThe 22-year-old has been charged with the deadly Kirk, officially charged Aggravated murder The felony release of a firearm, resulting in personal injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering with the heart and one count of violence in front of a child.
Robinson was arrested in Utah on September 12 and will continue to be released on bail. Prosecutors have confirmed that they will be sentenced to death in the case.
During the Democratic Day dialogue, Schwarzenegger said he was “shocked” when he saw the news about it Kirk assassinated. He noted that since the tragedy, there has been an “endless” debate on how to stop American political violence.
“We have to admit that the reason for all this is that the social media companies that divide us, are splitting our mainstream media companies,” Schwarzenegger said.
“Party – the Democrats who are splitting us, the Republicans who are splitting us.” “We are hit from many different angles and we have to be so careful that we are not going to get close to that cliff. Because when you fall down that cliff – there, there is no democracy.
Kirk was assassinated during a turning point American event at Utah Valley University on September 10. (Alex Brandon/AP)
“We have to be very, very careful,” Schwarzenegger warned. “I think it’s very important for us to turn this around and show people strength. Because people can turn it around. The people have the ultimate power.
“So that’s why people I highly recommend say, ‘Well, what should I do? I’m just one person.’ Each of you can make a difference.”
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Speaking to the crowd, the Terminator star called on students to unite and show leadership at the UC Democratic and Republican clubs.
Schwarzenegger urges college students to unite across parties. (Tristar Media/Wireimage)
“Imagine that you’ll get together and start communicating together and solve problems together. You’ll get the media out and introduce the story right away,” Schwarzenegger said. “You’ll be a role model for other parts of the country and all universities, how you’ll get together, how you’ll see the other side as an enemy. Or as they say today, like they say, or fight with fire.
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“You can show leadership together and be this example. Because remember, the power of the people is the ultimate power. That’s all about democracy.” “So use this power.
“Show the country and the world what we can do.”
The actor stressed that people have the “final power” to “turn around this problem.” (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Filmmagic)
In the title of his X post, Schwarzenegger was one of the first celebrities to react publicly since Kirk’s death, who praised the crowd at the USC event.
He wrote: “In this video, my message is more important. It’s something you can’t hear. No heck. Disrespect. No shouting.”
“I know social media shows us the worst human beings, and there are some people Celebrating death Schwarzenegger continued: “Will receive more attention than hundreds of respected people. Don’t let these companies and angry influencers profit from them believe that your worst is the worst of us.
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“They are a small minority because anger will make you post, repost and like. It’s nearly 500 students and zero disrespectful listeners. That’s how most real-world is outside the internet. If you find yourself in anger, show up in the real world and make yourself human again.”
