Just last week, the Gateway Pundit highlighted a growing concern among Hollywood insiders: Los Angeles could be on a path to become the next Detroit. The state of California has created an environment so fraught with expense and regulation that the film and television industry is increasingly relocating production to foreign shores, seeking out more favorable tax conditions and incentives.
Following his election, President Trump designated actors Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as Special Ambassadors to Hollywood. Next week, Voight plans to present a series of recommendations to Trump aimed at revitalizing film and TV production within the United States.
Townhall reports:
Jon Voight Will Present Trump With Plan to Fix Hollywood
Actor Jon Voight, along with his manager Steven Paul, is preparing to share ideas with President Trump as early as next week to bolster film and TV production domestically. Voight’s proposals may encompass a range of initiatives, including infrastructure improvements, tax code reform, and job training programs, alongside enhanced tax credits that could surpass what individual states currently offer.
“We must ensure we can compete globally, which requires some form of federal tax incentives,” Paul remarked.
In January, Trump appointed Voight as a special ambassador to Hollywood, noting that while the industry is “great,” it faces significant challenges.
Currently, states vie for film productions by offering generous tax credits, but Voight and his team advocate for a unified national strategy to attract business back to the U.S., Paul emphasized.
In a recent clip, actor Rob Lowe voiced his frustration about California’s current leadership, claiming it has rendered the state nearly inhospitable for filmmaking:
“It’s criminal what California and LA have let happen. It’s criminal. Everybody should be fired” – Rob Lowe, criticizing politicians like Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass for driving the entertainment industry away.pic.twitter.com/Iscc3pX48c
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) March 23, 2025
Historically, the entertainment sector has been a golden goose for California’s economy. Yet, the current Democratic leadership seems to be inadvertently nurturing its demise. The irony is palpable: while politicians proclaim their commitment to job creation, their policies appear to be driving Hollywood’s glittering talent and revenues away.
