Schwarzenegger: Political failures fuel protests against Trump

Schwarzenegger: Political failures fuel protests against Trump

Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA - Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former governor of California, has brought sharp criticism of the Republicans and Democrats in the late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live". The background is the current protests against the migration policy of US President Donald Trump in Los Angeles. The 77-year-old expresses his disappointment with both parties who have been discussing a comprehensive reform of the Immigration Act for almost four decades, but show no serious interest in a solution. "The Americans want to find a solution together," emphasizes Schwarzenegger, emphasizing that politics often instrumentalize immigration for their own purposes instead of looking for solutions.

The protests in Los Angeles, which were triggered by Trump's recent measures against immigrants, have increased significantly in the past few days. Thousands of people go on the streets, while the US government mobilized 4,000 soldiers from the National Guard and 700 marine fountains. California's governor Gavin Newsom speaks out against this assignment and sees it as a misuse of power, which he also contested in court, as The Hill .

Schwarzenegger's personal experiences

Schwarzenegger, who immigrated from Austria from Austria in 1968, also reflects on his own immigration and remembers the protests of the Vietnam War. He states: "I was once an immigrant myself and can understand the challenges." In the current events, however, he shows a conciliatory view of Los Angeles and contradicts reports that represent the city as a war zone. According to Schwarzenegger, only a small part is affected and he still sees the city as a "great home".

These protests are not only initiated by the unpleasant migration policy. Political scientist Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook describes the situation as "dance on knife cutting edge". She warns that Trump may exploit the situation to distract from other political problems. In fact, Trump threatened to use the military in restless urban areas during his first term, which again shows that the tendencies are worrying, as the ZDF reported.

political tensions escalate

The current situation is also heated by mobilizing military forces. Newsom and other California politicians are calling for de -escalation and protesting the decision of the federal government. "It is not necessary to use the military against the citizens," Newsom expresses itself and speaks of abuse of power by the president. A recently rejected application for a ban on the troop's shipment underpins the tensions between California and the Federal Government.

Overall, the situation in Los Angeles impressively shows how complex and tense the political situation in the United States is currently. While Schwarzenegger urgently appeals to find pragmatic solutions for the migration problem, the political gap between the parties remains a central obstacle on the way to a fairer and more sustainable immigration policy.