Schwarzenegger on Trump: I wanted to ‘smash his face’

[Phil1111 1,183]

"Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) isn't backing away from his feud with President Trump, telling Men's Journal in an interview published Monday that he wanted to "smash his face."

Last month, Trump mocked the action film star's ratings as host of "The Celebrity Apprentice," which have been well below those of the president when he hosted the NBC reality show.

“I called my assistant and said, ‘I think what we really should do is request a meeting and go back to New York,’ ” Schwarzenegger said, pausing for emphasis. "And then we just smash his face into the table.”

Schwarzenegger added that he ultimately tried to take the high road.

“And then I think, ‘We can’t do that, either,’ ” he said. "I think I have to be above all that and put him on the spot. Don’t get into a stinking contest with a skunk.”

“Wow, the ratings are in and Arnold Schwarzenegger got ‘swamped’ or (destroyed) by comparison to the ratings machine, DJT,” Trump tweeted Jan. 6.

“So much for … being a movie star – and that was season 1 compared to season 14,” added Trump, who hosted the reality television series before becoming president. "Now compare him to my season 1.

"But who cares, he supported [2016 GOP presidential candidate John] Kasich and [2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary] Clinton.”

Schwarzenegger shot back at Trump later that day, writing on Twitter that he hoped the president would “work for ALL of the American people as aggressively as you worked for ratings."

Trump and Schwarzenegger have since repeatedly traded verbal jabs, with the latter deriding several of the president’s policies.

Schwarzenegger blasted Trump’s temporary ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations, arguing it “makes us look stupid” and calling the order “hasty” and “crazy.”

The actor said in Monday’s interview that he's being more dignified about the disagreement than Trump is.

“I sound more presidential and more diplomatic and more elder-statesmen,” Schwarzenegger said. "That’s exactly the way Donald should be."
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/318102-schwarzenegger-on-trump-i-wanted-to-smash-his-face

Now, Now, Arnold, you're a busy actor and trump is a bit player has been on a reality show. Besides, if you wanted to "smash his face" you would likely have to wait in line while the Secret Service stood aside and looked the other way. Its a long line.

[wmw999 2,589]

I'm thinking that we're seeing wrestling-type story lines and rivalries. Expect masks, costumes, and makeup next

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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wmw999

I'm thinking that we're seeing wrestling-type story lines and rivalries. Expect masks, costumes, and makeup next

Wendy P.

Well, we do have Linda McMahon nominated for a cabinet position!

See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus

Shut Up & Jump!

[winsor 236]

Andy Kaufman, where are you now that we really need you?

[gowlerk 2,277]

winsor

Andy Kaufman, where are you now that we really need you?

very nice.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

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winsor

Andy Kaufman, where are you now that we really need you?

That guy was a riot.

Back to Schwarzenegger and Trump... I can't remember if this had been posted before but this was Arnold's response to Trump's criticism of Arnold's Apprentice show rating.

http://www.businessinsider.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-responds-trump-apprentice-ratings-comment-2017-2

Nicely done by Arnold.