Dwayne Johnson faces criticism online after he told Esquire that he will no longer speak publicly about politics. The comments have reignited debate about whether public figures should use their platforms to address political issues. Actors including George Takei have been among those responding. Takei, known for his work in Star Trek, posted on Threads that “silence is complicity,” and other users echoed that sentiment. ComingSoon.net also reports that Wil Wheaton joined the criticism, with multiple responses portraying Johnson’s decision as avoiding responsibility.
The backlash centers on Johnson’s stated preference to stop engaging politically in public forums, rather than on any specific policy position. The reports describe a wider social media dispute in which supporters and critics argue over the expectations placed on celebrities to take public stances. Overall, coverage focuses on the immediate reactions from fellow actors and the resulting discussion after the Esquire remarks.
