Trump calls Hollywood a 'total disaster,' pushes federal tax incentive for film after meeting with Jon Voight
Jon Voight previously met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to push a federal tax incentive aimed at reviving domestic film production and saving Hollywood jobs.
TL;DR
- President Trump considers Hollywood a "Complete and Total Disaster" with significant business loss to foreign countries.
- Trump met with Special Ambassador Jon Voight to discuss ways to revive the U.S. film and television industry.
- A proposal includes federal tax incentives, changes to tax codes, co-production treaties, and infrastructure subsidies.
- The plan aims to increase domestic film production and create entertainment jobs in America.
- The Motion Picture Association supports the idea of a federal incentive to boost competitiveness and the economy.
- Trump appointed Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as Special Ambassadors to Hollywood in efforts to promote business.