Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Unveils His New Workout Buddy: The Terminator

So here’s a matchup I absolutely didn't have on my 2026 bingo card: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Arnold Schwarzenegger, sweating it out together at the gym. Yes, that Arnold — the Terminator himself, former Governor of California, and full-time expert in making headlines out of just about anything. And RFK Jr.? He seems to be collecting gym buddies like some folks collect campaign buttons.

Pumping Iron at Gold's

Earlier this week, Kennedy Jr. posted a selfie on X (that’s the site we all used to call Twitter, for those keeping track). It was 'Senior's Day' at Gold's Gym in Venice — and honestly, that's already a plot twist. The photo: big smiles, Schwarzenegger doing his best mentor pose, hand on Kennedy Jr.'s shoulder. The caption was short and sweet: 'Senior's Day, Gold's Gym in Venice.'

No word if they challenged each other to a bench press contest, but I like to think Arnold dropped at least one 'Come with me if you want to lift.'

This Is Not RFK Jr.'s First Rodeo (or Bro Sesh)

If you think this is just a one-off, think again. Only a few months ago, Kennedy Jr. posted a video training with Kid Rock (and, in case you wondered, shirts were apparently optional that day). The message, in his own words: 'I’ve teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE + EAT REAL FOOD.' So there’s a trend here — political outreach with protein shakes on the side.

Arnold and Bobby: Unlikely Allies

The Kennedy family and Schwarzenegger share more history than you might realize. Last year, Schwarzenegger talked about RFK Jr. — whom he sometimes calls 'Bobby' — and, to paraphrase, basically said: We don't agree on a bunch of stuff, but I respect the guy. Here's what Arnold had to say, mostly verbatim:

'He’s fantastic… When I ran as a Republican and Bobby, a Democrat, helped me, I told myself I would always be there for him. Even if I don’t agree with everything, I’ll always support him.'

He made it clear he's not endorsing Kennedy Jr.'s current political adventure, but he does have a soft spot for him (and the Kennedy legacy in general). Arnold put it like this: 'Bobby is Bobby. I wish him good luck. I hope he does great things for the nation. He’s not just some party guy—he’s a public servant. And we need more of that.'

So, What's With the Gym Diplomacy?

• May 2026: Gym selfie at Gold’s Gym, Venice (Schwarzenegger + Kennedy Jr., all smiles)
• Earlier in 2026: Shirtless workout video with Kid Rock (yes, that happened)
• 2025: Schwarzenegger goes on SiriusXM, describes RFK Jr. as 'fantastic,' reminisces about their cross-party support, but stops short of offering a formal endorsement

The real question: is this the beginning of a crossover fitness campaign, or are these just two famous guys getting in their reps and reminiscing about old alliances? I’ll leave you to figure out which movie genre this all belongs in — political thriller, buddy comedy, or, knowing LA, some kind of reality series nobody asked for.