TRUMP100 Can Trump Make Hollywood Great Again?
May 6, 2025
Discussion centers on Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films to revitalize the U.S. film industry amidst political distractions. The hosts dive into Hollywood's challenges post-COVID, labor strikes, and changing production dynamics. They explore Trump's Middle East diplomacy alongside a visit from Jordan's King Abdullah, contrasting humanitarian issues with policy discussions. Additionally, they assess the practicality of reopening Alcatraz and its potential role as a diversion from pressing trade concerns.
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Hollywood's Industry Decline
- Hollywood's film industry has declined by 40% in the last decade, hit hard by COVID, strikes, and wildfires.
- Many film productions have moved abroad, severely impacting freelance and lower-paid workers in Los Angeles.
Film Production Moves Abroad
- Film productions are relocating to countries like the UK to benefit from tax breaks and lower costs.
- Trump's tariff on foreign films aims to reverse this trend but faces complex challenges involving production, revenue, and international trade rules.
Cash Incentives for Immigrants
- The US is offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 plus travel help to voluntarily return to their home countries.
- This approach aims to reduce deportation costs compared to traditional arrest and detention.