Title: Arnold Schwarzenegger Slams Political Parties Over LA Protests, Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Republican and Democratic leadership disappoints Schwarzenegger
Hollywood action star and former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, voiced his discontent with the Republican and Democratic parties during the immigration policy debates in Los Angeles. In a candid appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Austrian-native expressed his dissatisfaction with the politicians' handling of the situation, stating, "This wouldn't happen if politicians did their job."
Politics & Immigration Reform
Schwarzenegger stressed that the discourse on immigration law reform has been ongoing for close to four decades, yet both parties have shown little interest in resolving this pressing issue. However, he avoided one-sided blame of US President Donald Trump. In his view, America requires workers, and there are numerous individuals south of the border looking to contribute to society here. With a thorough immigration reform and establishment of legal frameworks, this can be achieved, the actor insisted.
Throughout his tenure as governor from 2003 to 2011, Schwarzenegger advocated against climate change. Jimmy Kimmel quipped that everyone seemed "very happy" during the ex-governor's time in office, to which Schwarzenegger agreed with laughter, stating that he consistently brightens everyone's day.
Optimistic Schwarzenegger
Recalling his early years in the US after immigrating in 1968, Schwarzenegger noted that there were aggressive protests and riots due to the Vietnam War. Maintaining an optimistic outlook, he declared that America remains a remarkable country and will navigate through the current turmoil.
News headlines proclaim that democracy is under attack, with California Governor Gavin Newsom standing firm against Trump in an emotional speech. The actor spoke out against sensationalized media portrayals that depict Los Angeles as a war zone. In reality, only a small segment of Los Angeles experiences the unrest. He expressed immense pride in the city and the community that has been demonstrating against Trump's immigration policy and associated deportation raids for several days. The U.S. government has mobilized 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 regular troops for deployment in Los Angeles, despite the wishes of California's governor.
Comprehensive and Bipartisan Approach
Schwarzenegger championed a comprehensive approach to immigration reform, which addresses the needs of both the U.S. workforce and immigrants looking for opportunities. Key elements of such reform include granting citizenship to long-standing residents without criminal records, increasing visa and work permit availability, and creating legal channels for immigration. He believes that finding common ground between both political parties is crucial to accomplishing these objectives.
[1] Comprehensive immigration reform includes a range of measures to address issues such as granting citizenship to long-standing residents without criminal records, increasing visa and work permit availability, and creating legal channels for immigration. (Enrichment data)
[2] Arnold Schwarzenegger believes that the need for a coherent and legal approach to immigration cannot be overstated, as contrasted with the current "disaster" he perceives. (Enrichment data)
[3] Arnold Schwarzenegger calls for addressing immigration issues in a bipartisan manner to ensure a fair and functional system that benefits both the economy and the immigrants themselves. (Enrichment data)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, emphasized the need for a comprehensive and bipartisan approach to immigration reform, which includes granting citizenship to long-standing residents without criminal records, increasing visa and work permit availability, and creating legal channels for immigration.
- The former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, stressed the importance of finding common ground between both political parties in order to address the immigration problem effectively, as he perceives the current state of affairs as a "disaster."
