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.

President Donald Trump on Monday pressed Congress to pass federal tax breaks to revive the U.S.’s film industry, after speaking with his “special ambassador” to Hollywood, actor Jon Voight. Trump revealed he had a “great” meeting with the “fantastic” Voight in a post to Truth Social. The president expressed concern tha

Proponents say a federal program could bring back Hollywood jobs that have gone overseas because of cheap labor and large incentives.

With a swipe at Hollywood North, Donald Trump today officially threw his support behind a federal film and TV tax credit. “Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster!” the former Apprentice host posted Monday after a sit-down with good pal Jon Voight. “Despite the name, it is getting very little work,” Trump added of t

Trump Calls for Federal Film and Television Tax Incentive  WSJ

The bill already had bipartisan support, but Republican lawmakers especially seemed to be waiting to see if Trump would support the idea.