Jon Voight says he's sent Trump a 'comprehensive plan' to 'make Hollywood great again'
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Jon Voight Unveils Plan to Revitalize US Film Industry
Above: Jon Voight speaks at Donald Trump's Jan. 19, 2025, victory rally in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Scott Olson/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
The American film industry faces a crisis as productions flee overseas, devastating local economies and costing thousands of jobs. Federal intervention through targeted incentives and protective measures is essential to revive domestic filmmaking and ensure America remains the global entertainment leader. This comprehensive approach will help level the playing field against foreign competitors unfairly luring away American productions.
Anti-Trump narrative
Imposing tariffs and government content requirements under a "cultural test" would severely restrict creative freedom and harm international collaboration, which is vital to modern filmmaking. Revitalization efforts should focus on making domestic production more competitive through tax incentives rather than punitive measures that could trigger international trade disputes and limit potential storytelling possibilities.