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Trump Meets With Jon Voight Amid Ground Stop to Talk Hollywood Credits
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- During a rare nationwide flight ground stop, President Trump met with actor Jon Voight and his team to discuss advancing a federal film incentive bill aimed at providing a 20%-30% rebate on domestic labor costs for film and TV productions.
- Voight delivered an emotional plea to Trump supporting the bipartisan bill, which Trump publicly endorsed on Truth Social, urging Congress to pass it during the lame duck session.
- Trump highlighted cooperation with Senators Tim Scott and Adam Schiff, among others, emphasizing bipartisan support and the economic benefits of keeping film production in the U.S. rather than losing it to other countries.
- Democratic leaders, including Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman, echoed the call for immediate passage, while some lawmakers remain skeptical about the bill’s chances amid post-midterm legislative challenges.
- Despite concerns raised in media reports about the bill’s prospects, advocates report strong bipartisan momentum and ongoing efforts to find a legislative vehicle to finalize the incentive legislation quickly.
