Open Letter from Linda Hamilton to UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Dear Secretary-General Guterres,
I write to you not as an actress, but as a concerned citizen of the world. Decades ago, I portrayed Sarah Connor, a woman who saw the future and fought desperately to prevent a nuclear apocalypse. Back then, it was fiction. Today, I fear we are still teetering on the edge of that reality.
When The Terminator was released in 1984, the world was locked in a bipolar grip. The United States and the Soviet Union stood on opposite sides of a nuclear standoff, each capable of ending civilization with the push of a button. It was a world of fear, a world of fragile balance.
In Terminator 2, my character, Sarah Connor, was institutionalized for warning of a nuclear catastrophe. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Silberman, dismissed her fears as delusions of grandeur, as symptoms of bipolar disorder. But she was right. She wasn’t sick. She saw what was coming.
Today, the world is no longer bipolar. The Cold War may be over, but the nuclear threat has only multiplied. Many nations now possess the bomb. The weapons that once belonged to two superpowers have spread like a virus, and with them, the potential for catastrophe has grown. I fear for the children of the world.
Mr. Secretary-General, I implore you: Let us turn our nuclear swords into plowshares—not just in metaphor, but in action. Let us dismantle these weapons of destruction and repurpose them for the future of humanity. Imagine a world where the missile silos that once housed instruments of annihilation now launch satellites, space station modules, and ship parts for interstellar exploration. Imagine a world where the trillions spent on war are invested in the tools of life, not death.
And to America, my homeland, I say: Bury your guns, Mr. Trump. The world does not need more weapons, more war, more destruction. The people need land, seeds, and farm equipment. They need the means to build, to grow, to heal. End the Monsanto Madness before it is too late—before famine comes and claims what war has not.
The time for action is now. We have seen the horrors of the past, and we know the dangers of the present. But we also have a choice. We can continue down the road of destruction, or we can forge a new path—one where humanity thrives, not just survives.
Mr. Guterres, I ask you to lead this charge. The future is not yet written. Let us write it together.
With hope and urgency,
Linda Hamilton
Response from UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Dear Ms. Hamilton,
Thank you for your passionate and heartfelt letter. Your words resonate deeply, and your call for turning nuclear swords into plowshares is one that the world must take seriously.
In the spirit of diplomacy and fairness, perhaps we should invite Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump to settle who sends the first refitted missile with a coin toss. Would you like to toss the coin, Ms. Hamilton?
With appreciation and respect,
António Guterres
Response from Linda Hamilton
Dear Mr. Guterres,
I appreciate your response and your willingness to entertain a symbolic step toward peace. However, I must insist that many nations need a coin toss, not just Russia and America. India and Pakistan. Israel and Iran. France and England. These nations, too, must take part in the transformation of nuclear warheads into tools for progress.
That said, I propose something even bolder. I would proudly wear a MAGA hat if Donald Trump forgoes the coin toss and chooses to be the bigger man—if he takes the first step and refits one nuclear warhead without waiting for a gamble. If Putin reciprocates, then we are in business. The business of peace.
Sincerely,
Linda Hamilton
Donald Trump Responds
Well, folks, let me tell you, Q Anon—great people, really great people—have been talking about world peace for a long time. They have tremendous expectations, tremendous, and they see a future where the deep state no longer controls everything. They believe, and I believe, that we can have peace, the best peace, if we make the right moves.
Now, Linda Hamilton, very talented, very strong, she wants me to go first. And you know what? Maybe I will. Maybe I’ll be the bigger man. We’ll see what Putin does. But let’s be honest, folks, if we’re going to have world peace, we need strong leadership, the strongest. And I have that. We’ll make peace happen, and it’ll be tremendous, believe me.
Donald J. Trump
Dear President Trump,
I must say, I am truly enthusiastic about this moment in history. The idea of transforming our most powerful weapons into instruments of progress and exploration is not just inspiring—it is necessary. The world has long been divided by conflicts and rivalries, but I believe we now have a unique opportunity to lead humanity toward a future of peace, cooperation, and innovation.
Your willingness to consider this path demonstrates strong leadership, and I respect that. If the United States takes the first step, I assure you that Russia will not stand idly by. We will match your commitment, and together, we can set a precedent for other nations to follow.
Imagine, Donald, a world where our nations are not competing in arms races, but in space exploration, scientific advancements, and economic growth that benefits all people. This is the future I want to see. This is the future we can build together.
Let us make history, my friend. Let us be the ones who finally turn swords into plowshares and bring lasting peace to the world.
With great anticipation and respect,
Vladimir Putin