# Arnold Schwarzenegger Still Republican After Blue Tsunami Midterms

> Schwarzenegger defends Republican identity post-Midterms blue wave.
- Title: Arnold Schwarzenegger Still Republican After Blue Tsunami…
- Summary: Schwarzenegger defends Republican identity post-Midterms blue wave. Schwarzenegger says he remains a traditional Republican despite recent election losses.
- Keywords: breaking, arnold schwarzenegger, jimmy kimmel, republican party, midterms, blue tsunami, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-still-republican-jimmy-kimmel-1236946636
- Author: Jack Dunn
- Published: 2026-11-12T22:33:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, arnold schwarzenegger, jimmy kimmel, republican party, midterms, blue tsunami, entertainment, culture
## Schwarzenegger on party identity
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's 'absolutely' still a Republican after the blue 'tsunami' midterms.

> Yeah, I'm a Republican, absolutely
## Historical Republican stance
Schwarzenegger claims traditional Republicans admire the party for freeing slaves and granting citizenship.

> A traditional Republican is someone that admires the Republican Party for having freed the slaves
## Kimmel's correction
Kimmel notes Republicans don't get credit for freeing slaves, but Schwarzenegger insists this is historical fact.

> This is the history. This is what I'm about. Someone that has given those slaves American citizenship and given them the rights to vote
## Key takeaway

Schwarzenegger says he remains a traditional Republican despite recent election losses.