![]() ![]() Singerman the best and we look forward to giving our fans and athletes a world-class experience in September, as we have for decades," LaLonde said. ![]() 25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, are Reign Total Body Fuel, Rogue Fitness, Animal, Jan Tana, MUTANT and CTN.FI.ĭespite the loss of REDCON1's sponsorship, Arnold Classic Spokesman Brent LaLonde said the organization will focus on organizing a great event for this year's attendees. The remaining sponsors for the 2021 Arnold Classic, set for Sept. "But there is nothing that I’m more passionate about than keeping America great, and it’s the only subject that can make me lose my temper." "I’ll admit, calling people schmucks and saying “Screw your freedom” was a little much, even if I stand by the sentiment," Schwarzenegger wrote. While he stands by his position on the matter, he said he may have gone a bit far. William Wallace may have screamed FREEDOM in London but it is central to the ethos of our country. It’s what Arnold said about freedom that I want to focus on. You can not just say ‘I have the right to X, Y, and Z’ when you affect other people. We support freedom of choice."ĭays after the interview, Schwarzenegger addressed the criticism he received for his statements in an op-ed for The Atlantic. No, screw your freedom, because with freedom comes obligations and responsibilities. ![]() "With the global influence Arnold personally possesses we find that ideology dangerous and anti-American," the company wrote in a statement.įounder Aaron Singerman also voiced his disdain for Schwarzenegger's comments on his personal Instagram page: "Anyone who says 'screw your freedoms' is un-American, and REDCON1 is a patriotic pro-freedom brand. We elected to discontinue support due to Arnold’s comment, ‘Screw Your Freedoms,’" a spokesperson for the company said in a statement to Fox News last week.Īfter sponsoring the Arnold Classic for more than a decade, REDCON1 claims Schwarzenegger's comments about freedom were "dangerous" and "anti-American." These are unprecedented times and we’re aligned with public safety for all. We understand the importance of public safety as well as the responsibilities all event organizers. "To be clear, we did not pull out of the event because of a mask issue. It's just that simple."Īccording to Fox News, Schwarzenegger's statements prompted REDCON1, a sports supplement brand, to pull from next month's Arnold Classic in Columbus and other events with which the action star is involved. "But you know something? You're a schmuck for not wearing a mask because you're supposed to protect your fellow members around you. "Yes you have the freedom to wear no mask," the 74-year-old actor said. The star of "The Terminator" franchise called Americans who are opposed to wearing face masks "schmucks" and said, "screw your freedom." Alexander Vindman and CNN reporter Bianna Golodryga. The actor and former governor of California lost the long-time sponsor for the annual bodybuilding competition due to controversial comments he made during an interview with retired U.S. REDCON1’s founder Aaron Singerman said his company elected to discontinue support due to Arnold’s comment, ‘Screw Your Freedoms.Following Arnold Schwarzenegger's comments about the importance of wearing face masks earlier this month, corporate sponsor REDCON1 pulled out from this year's Arnold Classic. While speaking about the spread of COVID-19, Schwarzenegger criticised anti-maskers for their choices to not listen to the safety guidelines outlined by the CDC, saying “Screw your freedoms.” REDCON1, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime bodybuilding sponsors, has decided to drop him following an interview he did with CNN earlier this month. But after one of his recent comments about COVID-19 safety, one of Schwarzenegger’s sponsors believes the actor went too far, according to Cinema Blend. The 74-year-old has done everything from posting ‘stay at home’ videos during the mandated quarantine from his hot tub to personally donating $1 million, along with fundraising by selling merchandise with his famous catchphrases on it, to benefit pandemic relief. Terminator actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been vocal about his stance on COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. ![]()
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