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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson slammed by Hollywood peers for stance on politics

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is facing criticism from Hollywood peers after saying in a recent interview that he has learned to keep his political views to himself. George Takei and Wil Wheaton publicly objected to Johnson’s stance, with Wheaton calling the WWE icon a “coward.” The backlash centers on Johnson’s comments that he dislikes the constant conflict around politics and prefers not to engage publicly.

Key Takeaways

Dwayne Johnson said in an Esquire interview that he has learned to keep his politics private.
George Takei criticized Johnson’s retreat from public political commentary.
Wil Wheaton also criticized Johnson and reportedly called him a “coward.”
The story is focused on reaction from Hollywood peers, not a wrestling storyline.

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Recent interview

Johnson told Esquire he has learned “to keep my politics to myself” and expressed frustration with political conflict.

Public reaction

George Takei responded critically to Johnson’s comments.

Additional criticism

Wil Wheaton joined the criticism and called Johnson a “coward,” according to the report.

Current status

The discussion is being covered as backlash to Johnson’s public stance on political commentary.

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Jul 1, 2:15 PM

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson slammed by Hollywood peers for stance on politics

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Dwayne Johnson speaks during the unveiling ceremony of actress Emily Blunt and actor Stanley Tucci's adjoining stars at the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California on April 30, 2026. | AFP via Getty Images Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is being called out by two fellow Hollywood stars for his recent comments about staying quiet on politics. One of those people is George Takei, an entertainment legend best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu on the original Star Trek series. He was joined in criticizing The Rock by Wil Wheaton, who starred on Star Trek: The Next Generation and in films such as Stand by Me. Of Johnson’s retreat from commenting on politics, Wheaton called the WWE icon a “coward.” The backlash towards Johnson stems from a recent interview he gave to Esquire. During the talk, he said that he’s learned “to keep my politics to myself,” before adding that “politics is omnipresent and it’s forever. I don’t like it. I hate it at times. I hate the slinging. I hate all the bullshi

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