Schwarzenegger Unloads on The View: Legal Immigration, Not Lawlessness
Schwarzenegger’s Balanced Immigration Stance
Arnold Schwarzenegger recently appeared on “The View,” where he delivered a nuanced perspective on immigration, emphasizing both America’s welcoming nature and immigrants’ responsibilities. When co-host Joy Behar attempted to steer the conversation toward criticism of ICE raids, Schwarzenegger redirected to share his immigration journey and the opportunities America provided him.
The Austrian-born actor and former California governor emphasized that immigrants must follow the law and “behave like a guest” in their adopted country. “When you come to America, you’re a guest, and you have to behave like a guest, like when I go to someone’s house…I will do everything I can, keep things clean and to make my bed, and to do everything that is the right thing to do rather than committing a crime,” Schwarzenegger stated.
Hosts Attempt to Redirect the Conversation
Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin attempted to counter Schwarzenegger’s points by shifting focus back to enforcement concerns. Hostin interjected that “immigrants are much less likely to commit crimes in this country than actual American-born citizens,” while Goldberg added that “90% of the people who come here are trying to do the right thing.”
Despite these interruptions, Schwarzenegger maintained his position on the importance of legal immigration and giving back to America. The exchange highlighted the often polarized nature of immigration discussions, with Schwarzenegger attempting to bring balance to a conversation that hosts appeared to want framed around criticism of enforcement efforts.
Beyond the debate on “The View,” Schwarzenegger has criticized both political parties for using immigration as a fundraising tool rather than working toward solutions. “All of this is happening because we don’t have immigration reform,” Schwarzenegger stated in a separate interview, adding that “Democrats and Republicans have to come together and solve this issue if they really want to be public servants.”
The former governor also expressed criticism of media portrayals of immigration issues, agreeing with Jimmy Kimmel about exaggerated depictions of Los Angeles as a “war zone” during anti-ICE protests. Schwarzenegger’s position reflects his unique perspective as both an immigrant who achieved the American dream and a former Republican governor who understands the complexities of immigration policy.
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