Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gave Arnold Schwarzenegger much-needed support to fulfill his duties as Governor of California: ‘Forever Grateful Your Friendship’

Legendary bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger excelled fabulously in every area he stepped into. Whether it’s bodybuilding, acting or politics, he has succeeded despite multiple challenges throughout his career. He moved to California from Austria to pursue his bodybuilding career. Schwarzenegger made the most of the “land of opportunity”. Without a doubt, his trip is a classic example of the American dream.

The Austrian oak has had countless experiences throughout its life. He launched his monthly newsletter to stay connected with his fans and supporters. The legendary bodybuilder also uses his social media accounts to share important aspects of his life, whether it’s one of his recent events, family photos or an incident with his colleagues.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was grateful for the support of a legend

Arnold Schwarzenegger served as Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. His decision to run for office came as a shock to everyone, as it came at a time when his film career was at its peak. Nevertheless, he made many instrumental changes during his tenure as Governor of California. Schwarzenegger faced backlash for some of his initiatives from powerful state unions, but he faced them with courage.

Throughout his incredible journey, Arnold has received support from many people. He was never shy about acknowledging and acknowledging the efforts of people who helped him succeed in life. Arnold shared one such incident on his Instagram with Dwayne Johnson. Sharing a throwback post, he captioned: “#tbt to this guy who came to visit the state capitol when I was governor and took over as the national spokesperson for @afterschoolallstars so I can focus on governance. You are a champion, I’m grateful for your friendship and I’m so proud of your success, @therock. But I’m even prouder of you for all you do to give back.

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He thanked the $800 million Hollywood star for taking over his “afterschoolallstars” organization which provides free, comprehensive afterschool programs for young people across the United States during his governance. This helped Arnold focus on his duties as governor of California.

Arnold’s political career

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s political career began in 2003, after defeating then-Governor Gray Davis. He won the elections with 55.4% yes. The legendary bodybuilder has managed to implement various policies which have been helpful for the public. However, some of his reforms were controversial and drew criticism from other state unions. During his tenure as governor, Arnold ordered special elections to enact some of his reforms. However, the people ultimately rejected all of his proposals. He completed his second term as governor in 2011.

Arnold could not run for a third term due to term limits imposed by the California Constitution. The legendary bodybuilder expressed his desire to participate in the presidential elections in 2016. However, his wish could not come true, as he was not born in the United States. In addition, he announced on his Twitter realizes that he would not vote for Donald Trump in the election.

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