Growing up in the backdrop of a war-torn country, Arnold Schwarzenegger always dreamed of departing from his humble village. His desire to cross the boundaries of Austria and set foot in the land of America became the starting point of his hustle toward success. The star has been on record, expressing his gratefulness to the United States for shaping him into what he is today. However, there is lingering concern about the States that always remains at the back of his mind. 

Schwarzenegger has been busy promoting his new book, Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life, for quite some time. Recently, during one of the promotional interviews, the actor shared a thing that brings him embarrassment for America. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger does not like everything about the States 

The FUBAR actor’s new book delves into the seven rules to follow in life, which are taken from his own experiences and reinventions. To promote the book, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been appearing in various interviews to zero in on his life lessons. During his interview with Ryan Holiday for Daily Stoic, the 76-year-old revealed that America’s failure to follow its own ideals of “tolerance” embarrasses him. And what is even more “embarrassing” is how the country preaches other countries to be tolerant today. 

Despite having a deep affection for America, Schwarzenegger could not disregard the “prejudices” that a few communities in the country face. The former Californian governor then went on to share what he learned from the experiences of King Richard after watching his documentary for the second time. He also recalled entering a restaurant and witnessing the American prejudices with his own eyes for the first time. 

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Although there are a few things about the States that are unsettling for The Terminator star, he is still a dedicated American by heart. 

Schwarzenegger’s heartwarming post on the 40th anniversary of American citizenship

Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to America as an immigrant for his bodybuilding training. For fifteen years, the former bodybuilder put in tremendous hard work until he finally received his United States citizenship in 1983. The pictures of him wrapped in the American flag still continue to tug at the heartstrings of people. This year, the Austrian Oak completed his 40 years of citizenship in the United States. 

To celebrate his 40th anniversary, Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a video on social media showcasing his incredible journey in the country. From the inspiring moments to the time of hardships, Schwarzenegger covered every aspect of his life in the one-minute clip. The seven-times Mr Olympia also penned a heartfelt note saying, “I owe everything to America. Born in Austria, Made in America!”

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