Schwarzenegger: ‘L.A. is Back’ With New District Attorney

D.A. Nathan Hochman vows to toss George Gascón’s progressive policies and focus on residents’ safety.

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks before swearing in Nathan Hochman (R), with his wife Vivienne Vella, as Los Angeles district attorney outside of the Hall of Justice on Dec. 3, 2024. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—With a famous line from a 1984 film, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger swore in newly elected District Attorney Nathan Hochman outside the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 3.

“I’m wearing these sunglasses here today because they say on it, ‘I’ll be back,’” said the actor and ex-bodybuilder, echoing a promise from “The Terminator.”