Johnson, who has been Hollywood's highest-paid actor for several years, shared his perspective in an interview published earlier this month.
I've learned I'm going to keep my politics to myself. There are moments when, hey, there's nothing we can't talk about. If I'm wrong, I'll tell you I'm wrong. Or if I feel like I got a leg up and this is the right way to go, I'll share it with you. Politics is omnipresent and it's forever. I don't like it. [Laughs.] I hate it at times. I hate the slinging. I hate all the ******** that comes with it.
Silence is complicity.
Wil Wheaton also voiced his disappointment regarding Johnson's position.
So disappointing to find out he is such a coward.
Takei, born in Los Angeles in 1937 to Japanese parents was forcibly interned by the U.S. government during World War II at the age of five under the administration of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Johnson, who transitioned from professional wrestling to build a successful acting career has a history of charitable donations and advocacy for rights. However, he has not publicly commented on the policies of the Trump administration.
In 2024, Johnson expressed regret over his 2020 endorsement of former President Joe Biden, stating at the time that his goal was unity.
My goal is to bring this country together. I believe in that. There will be no endorsement. At this level of influence, I will keep my politics to myself.
He indicated that his previous endorsement had led to division among his fanbase. During his recent interview, Johnson also reflected on instances like Bruce Springsteen's on-stage criticisms of Trump, considering the idea of open communication as an "important step," though unsure "where that goes."
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