Arnold Schwarzenegger called America’s immigration system “stupid” during a heated exchange on The View, where liberal hosts predictably rushed to defend illegal immigrants.
At a Glance
- Schwarzenegger criticized US immigration policies on “The View,” calling the system “stupid” for encouraging illegal border crossings
- He emphasized immigrants should follow laws and contribute positively while noting over 2.8 million migrants crossed the border this year
- Hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin pushed back, defending illegal immigrants and downplaying immigrant crime
- Schwarzenegger called for bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform rather than using the issue for political fundraising
- The discussion took place amid Biden’s controversial plan to build 20 more miles of border wall in Texas
The Terminator Meets The View’s Defenders of Open Borders
It seems like common sense that immigrants should obey laws and contribute positively to America, but on The View, even that modest expectation triggered liberal pushback. During his appearance promoting Season 2 of his Netflix series “Fubar,” former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger found himself in a heated exchange with hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin over immigration policy. Schwarzenegger, himself a legal immigrant who achieved the American dream, dared to suggest that immigrants should behave as respectful guests and avoid illegal activities – a position that apparently needed challenging from the liberal View hosts.
The action star didn’t mince words about America’s immigration crisis, pointing out that over 2.8 million migrants have crossed the US-Mexico border this year alone. He called the current system “stupid” for essentially encouraging illegal crossings rather than providing legal pathways for those seeking to enter the country. Schwarzenegger advocated for comprehensive immigration reform that would include both a more secure border and expanded visa programs for asylum seekers to work legally in the United States – a balanced approach that Democrats have routinely rejected in favor of effectively open borders.
Schwarzenegger’s Common-Sense Approach Meets Liberal Resistance
The Austrian-born actor and politician emphasized the importance of immigrants adhering to American laws and contributing positively to society. “When I go to someone’s house and I’m a guest, I’ll do everything I can to keep things clean and to make my bed and do everything that’s the right thing to do rather than committing a crime or being abusive or something like that, so that doesn’t really work in this country,” Schwarzenegger stated. It’s remarkable that such a basic concept – following the laws of your host country – is now considered controversial on daytime television.
“The key thing also is, at the same time, that we got to do things legal. That is the important thing, you know?” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Predictably, the show’s liberal hosts rushed to defend illegal immigration. Goldberg interrupted Schwarzenegger, claiming “90% of the people who come here are trying to do the right thing” – a dubious statistic considering that crossing the border illegally is already breaking the law. Hostin jumped in with the tired talking point that “immigrants are much less likely to commit crimes in this country than actually American-born citizens,” conveniently ignoring that illegal entry itself is a crime and that the issue isn’t legal immigration but illegal border crossings.
Call for Bipartisan Solutions While Biden Builds More Wall
In a refreshing departure from typical partisan rhetoric, Schwarzenegger called for Democrats and Republicans to work together on immigration reform instead of using the crisis for political fundraising. “I think most important thing is, if you’re in a leadership position like that, is that you’re inclusive and that you work together with everybody. And so it means that you have to work together with local government, the state government, and the federal government. You have to work together rather than fighting each other,” he said.
“Democrats and Republicans have to come together to solve this issue if they really want to be public servants.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
The irony of this discussion wasn’t lost on many viewers, as it took place amid news that President Biden plans to build 20 more miles of border wall in Texas – the very border wall Democrats vilified Trump for proposing. Biden’s administration has presided over record-breaking illegal immigration, with border towns overwhelmed and migrants being bused to Democrat-run sanctuary cities that are now complaining about the strain on their resources. Schwarzenegger’s call for a secure border combined with expanded legal immigration channels represents the common-sense middle ground that both parties once agreed upon before immigration became a political football.
