Staff ReportsIn a groundbreaking move that has Hollywood gasping and critics shrieking, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed three titans of Tinseltown—Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone—as “special ambassadors” to revive the flailing American film industry. Trump, ever the optimist, characterized Hollywood as a “great, but troubled place,” which is a gentle way of saying that the industry has been stumbling like a drunken extra on a Thursday shoot.
These esteemed actors, who have been unabashed supporters of Trump, are set to bring about a renaissance akin to the Golden Age of Hollywood. With the film industry taking a dive over the past few years—mostly thanks to foreign competition and a failure to recognize that Americans still want to watch stories that make them feel good rather than lethargically nod off—Trump is swooping in like a superhero on a mission to rescue cinema from the perils of wokeism and globalism. The trio’s mission: to return Hollywood to its former glory, ensuring it remains a world leader in cinematic magic.
Trump names Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Jon Voight as his ambassadors to Hollywoodhttps://t.co/Fh2Htcx6ps pic.twitter.com/9DG8dzxKcA
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 17, 2025
In a real-life twist worthy of a Hollywood script, all this comes as California grapples with devastating wildfires. The blazes have claimed at least 25 lives, and ironically enough, it’s also hindering many film productions in the area. Trump has openly pointed fingers at California’s Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom, blaming his poor management of forests and water for exacerbating the crisis. One has to wonder if Newsom should consider a cameo in one of Stallone’s action flicks; he certainly could use a crash course in leadership.
When examining Trump’s past relationships with the entertainment industry, it’s clear that he’s no stranger to showbiz. Prior to striding onto the political stage, he was making cameos and stealing scenes in his own right. Besides scouting his former producer from “The Apprentice” to lead the UK mission, he appears to be filling his administration with celebrities who might lack traditional political chops but excel in the ratings. After all, who needs experience when you can have star power?
Voight, Gibson, and Stallone aren’t just putting on a show, though. They have a solid track record of backing Trump and aren’t afraid to express their admiration loudly. Stallone has even dubbed Trump the “second George Washington,” a statement that, while dripping with hyperbole, surely brings a chuckle to those who appreciate the greatness that America represents. Meanwhile, Gibson has launched critical barbs at the current Vice President, calling her out for her lack of substance—an observation that many would agree with, regardless of political affiliation. And Voight? He’s been heralding Trump as a monumental president, which, let’s be honest, is a refreshing change from the typical Hollywood script of denigrating anything right of center.
When one tallies up the potential for this prestigious trio to breathe life back into the motion picture industry, it creates an air of excitement. By tapping Voight, Gibson, and Stallone, Trump is undeniably casting a winning hand in a game where Hollywood’s leftward lurch has made traditional values feel like a thing of the past. The question remains: can these storytellers revive the sense of patriotism and Americana that so many long to see on the big screen? If anyone can turn this ship around, it’s these three bold icons who will undoubtedly be working diligently to ensure Hollywood remembers who its true audience is—the American people.
