Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is drawing major attention online after outlining his three-point plan to protect and strengthen American democracy. Speaking on Real Time with Bill Maher on October 18, 2025, Schwarzenegger proposed a bipartisan “Save Democracy Act” focused on increasing voter participation and restoring public trust in elections.

His plan includes declaring Election Day a national holiday, implementing fair and independent redistricting across all states, and establishing standardized voter ID laws nationwide. Schwarzenegger emphasized that the proposal is not about partisanship but about ensuring every citizen has equal access and confidence in the electoral process.

“We need to make it easier to vote, not harder,” he said during the interview, adding that democracy must be “protected from division and manipulation.” The initiative has since sparked widespread debate, earning both praise for its balance and criticism from those wary of federal involvement in election policy.