Former Gov. Schwarzenegger Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Inauguration

Published on November 18, 2023

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met Nov. 17 with the Sacramento Press Club to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his inauguration in 2003, and he called for finding common ground amid political divisiveness. The former bodybuilder, with multiple Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia titles—the pinnacle of the sport—transitioned his career to acting and became a movie star before steering his path toward politics. Elected after former Gov. Gray Davis was recalled by voters in 2003, Mr. Schwarzenegger was re-elected in 2006 and served as governor until January 3, 2011. “It was the best seven years of my life, without a doubt,” Mr. Schwarzenegger told the crowd....