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Dwayne Johnson Admits 'Learned My Lesson,' Refuses to Discuss Politics, Labeled 'Coward'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stated he will no longer discuss politics publicly, citing a strong aversion to the subject.
  • Johnson previously regretted publicly endorsing Joe Biden in the 2020 US presidential election, which he felt divided fans.
  • His stance has drawn criticism from some actors, including George Takei and Wil Wheaton, who called him a "coward" for remaining silent.

Hollywood star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has declared he will refrain from discussing politics in the future, expressing a profound dislike for the political arena. Johnson revealed that he has "learned his lesson" and is now "wiser" regarding political engagement.

I will keep my political positions to myself. It's between me and the ballot box.

โ€” Dwayne JohnsonJohnson explained his decision to no longer publicly share his political leanings.

This decision follows his previous regret over publicly supporting Joe Biden during the 2020 US presidential election. Johnson admitted that his endorsement led to a significant division among his fanbase, which was not his intention. He stated his desire was to unite people, but the outcome was contrary to his expectations.

I've learned my lesson. I've become wiser.

โ€” Dwayne JohnsonJohnson described his current perspective on engaging with political topics.

"I will keep my political positions to myself. It's between me and the ballot box," Johnson said, indicating a firm boundary around his personal political views. He further elaborated on his strong aversion to politics, calling it "ubiquitous" and "never-ending." He expressed hatred for the "mud-slinging" and "absurd nonsense" that often accompany political discourse.

Politics is everywhere, and it's never-ending. I don't like it, and sometimes I hate it.

โ€” Dwayne JohnsonJohnson elaborated on his strong negative feelings towards political discourse.

Johnson's decision and his candid remarks have not been met with universal approval. Actors George Takei and Wil Wheaton have publicly criticized his stance. Takei commented that "silence is complicity," while Wheaton labeled Johnson a "coward" and expressed disappointment. These reactions highlight a divide in how public figures are expected to engage with political issues.

Silence is complicity.

โ€” George TakeiTakei criticized Johnson's decision to avoid political discussion.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.