Dwayne Johnson Slammed as a ‘Coward’ for Staying Quiet on Politics; ‘Star Trek’ Icon George Takei Fires Back: ‘Silence Is Complicity’

Dwayne Johnson is receiving criticism after announcing he will no longer speak publicly on politics. According to Variety, Johnson told Esquire magazine earlier this month that he's stepping back from political commentary. The decision has sparked pushback on social media from Hollywood figures including 'Star Trek' legend George Takei, who wrote that 'silence is complicity.' Critics are calling Johnson's stance disappointing and arguing celebrities have a responsibility to engage on political issues.

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