Dwayne Johnson Slammed as a ‘Coward’ for Staying Quiet on Politics; ‘Star Trek’ Icon George Takei Fires Back: ‘Silence Is Complicity’

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Dwayne Johnson is catching flak on social media after he told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he will no longer speak publicly on politics. “Star Trek” icon George Takei is one of the Hollywood voices criticizing Johnson’s stance, writing on Threads: “Silence is complicity.”

“So disappointing to find out he is such a coward,” replied “Stand By Me” actor Wil Wheaton.

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Johnson, who is currently embarking on a global press tour for Disney live-action “Moana” film, notably told Fox News in 2024 that he regretted endorsing Joe Biden for president in 2020 because it caused division amongst his fans, adding at the time: “My goal is to bring this country together. I believe in that. There will be no endorsement. At this level of influence, I will keep my politics to myself. It is between me and the ballot box.”

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