“He Apologized”: As ‘S** Your Freedom’ Controversy Haunts Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Big News, Fans Come To His Rescue

Arnold Schwarzenegger always tries to stay positive and looks out for the best interest of his fans. However, there are times when even a legend like him makes mistakes. Back in 2021, when the pandemic was at its peak and the world was in a frenzy, an overwhelmed Schwarzenegger made a statement, the aftermath of which, he is facing to date. At the time, while the vaccine and wearing masks were seen as the only way to prevent the spread of the virus, many Americans refused to comply. They claimed they were free to accept or refuse the injections or wear the mask. In an attempt to knock some sense into them, Schwarzenegger used words that are held against him to date.

In one of his interviews, the Austrian Oak had asked the antis to “scr*w” their freedom and get the shot. While the pandemic is now over, many Americans are still not over his statement. While Schwarzenegger recently apologized for his remark, users have flocked to the comments section of a post to remind others of Arnie’s old statement. However, fans of the 75-year-old have come forward to defend Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Yesterday, the official Instagram handle of Netflix dropped the trailer of Schwarzenegger’s upcoming documentary. The video contained clips from his bodybuilding, acting as well as political stints. Adding a caption to the post, they wrote, “He’s lived three lifetimes, and he isn’t finished. Watch the trailer for @schwarzenegger’s most in depth documentary ever. ARNOLD, premiering June 7”

Fans of the Austrian Oak are excited about the release of the said documentary. But, as the trailer was dropped some users took to the comments to remind others of Arnie’s statement from 2021. However, Schwarzenegger’s fans took it upon themselves to defend the legend.

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Unhappy Americans v/s Schwarzenegger’s Fans

A former fan of the actor sparked the controversy by commenting, “Ah the good times before becoming a loonie liberal telling Americans ‘s**ew your freedoms’.” Defending Schwarzenegger, a fan replied, “he apologized and said he didn’t mean it and should’ve never said anything on the subject.” Another one pointed out, “he recently said he regretted saying that.” A third fan further explained, “he apologised for the way he said the ‘sc*w your freedom’ line itself. He stood by the context.”

Another user upset over Arnie’s comment wrote, “‘Screw your freedoms’ Never forget.” To this, a fan replied, “I think you mean ‘don’t forget he said it but please forget the context where he was specifically addressing selfish irresponsible idiots risking others’ health.’ If you weren’t an irresponsible f*kwit he wasn’t addressing you…”

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