Donald J. Trump: “I just had a GREAT and very interesting meeting with my Hollywood Ambassador…
Trump's Truth – Latest Posts — 2026-08-31 17:10:00 — trumpstruth.org
Trump Calls Hollywood a “Complete and Total Disaster,” Pushes for Federal Tax Incentives
Donald Trump has sharply criticized the current state of the American film and television industry, declaring, “Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster!” and claiming that the industry “is being dissipated in its entirety” and has “moved to Canada, and other Countries, with very little work being done anymore in the United States.” Trump made these remarks following a meeting with actor Jon Voight, whom he described as his “Hollywood Ambassador and Movie Legend.”
Exaggerated Claims About Hollywood’s Decline
Trump’s statements paint a dire picture of Hollywood, asserting that there is “very little work being done anymore in the United States” and that the industry is “hurting California very badly.” He further claimed that “there is no incentive to be there,” suggesting that the entertainment business has almost entirely abandoned its traditional home.
However, these claims are exaggerated. While it is true that some film and television production has moved to other states and countries due to tax incentives, California remains a major hub for the industry. According to the California Film Commission, the state continues to host a significant share of U.S. film and TV production, and the industry remains a vital part of California’s economy. The assertion that Hollywood is a “Complete and Total Disaster” or that it is being “dissipated in its entirety” does not reflect the ongoing activity and economic impact of the sector.
Push for Federal Tax Incentives
Trump went on to advocate for federal tax incentives to “Make our Movie and Television Production Business GREAT AGAIN, perhaps GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE!” He claimed, without evidence, that “the amount of money spent on Tax Incentives will be made up tenfold by the money pouring into the Treasury’s coffers.” While tax incentives can attract production, the claim that they would be repaid “tenfold” is speculative and not supported by independent economic analyses.
Trump also called for bipartisan cooperation, urging Congress to “approve, immediately, a Federal Production Incentive to create Entertainment Jobs in America.” He argued that such a measure “can be done quickly, accurately, efficiently and, importantly, will benefit ALL of America.”
Attacks on Blue States
Trump’s remarks included a political angle, stating that “so much money is being lost in California, and other largely Blue States.” This framing suggests that his proposal is not only about economic policy but also about targeting states that tend to vote Democratic.
Conclusion
Trump’s latest comments on Hollywood are marked by sweeping generalizations and unsupported claims about the state of the industry. While production incentives are a topic of legitimate policy debate, his characterization of Hollywood as a “Complete and Total Disaster” and his claims about the economic impact of tax incentives are not backed by the available evidence. As the debate over the future of American film and television production continues, it is important to separate fact from exaggeration in the national conversation.