FACT CHECK: No, Arnold Schwarzenegger Did Not Wear Shirt That Reads, ‘I Didn’t Vote For The McFelon’
An image shared on X allegedly shows former California governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a shirt that reads, “I didn’t vote for the McFelon.”
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Verdict: False
This image has been digitally altered. The original photo shows Schwarzenegger with a plain black T-shirt.
Fact Check:
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An X image appears to show Schwarzenegger grinning while wearing a shirt that reads, “I didn’t vote for the McFelon.” The shirt shows the McDonald’s logo with what appears to resemble President-elect Donald Trump’s hair atop the M. (RELATED: Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Wear This Pro-Ukrainian T-Shirt?)
The photo has been edited, however. The original image can be seen in an Instagram post from Arnold Sports UK and shows Schwarzenegger wearing a plain black T-shirt with no text. Schwarzenegger was pictured next to professional bodybuilder Phil Heath, according to the post’s caption, who was cropped out of the edited photo. Arnold Sports UK is a sports festival owned by and named after Schwarzenegger.
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Schwarzenegger endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election in a post on X in October. “I will always be an American before I am a Republican,” the post reads, in part. “That’s why, this week, I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”
I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians.
I also understand that people want to hear from me because I am not just a celebrity, I am a former Republican Governor.
My time as Governor taught me to…
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) October 30, 2024
Check Your Fact reached out to a representative for Arnold Sports UK for comment.
