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Arnold Schwarzenegger protected by Pecker's capture and kill scheme while running for governor of California. (www.independent.co.uk)

submitted 6 months ago by Vandals_handle@lemmy.world to c/usa@lemmy.ml

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Although this came to light in the past, it was again reveled during Trump's election interference trial. In a quid pro quo arrangement, Arnold agreed to remain editor of Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines, if the National Enquirer would kill stories that could damage Arnold's carefully crafted image.

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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

“I plan on running for governor and I would like you to not publish any negative stories about me now and in the future, and I’ll continue being the editor of *Muscle & Fitness *and Flex and be a spokesperson.”

This is very different from what Trump did. What Arnold did is not blatantly illegal.

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Yes, no allegation Arnold fraudulently used campaign funds. The rest is the same. I suspect Arnold listens to his handlers and is not ignorant enough to commit crimes to cover his tracks.

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 5 points 6 months ago

They kept Arnie’s affair baby under wraps until after people voted.