Donald Trump officially announced on Thursday the appointment of actors Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight and Mel Gibson as “special ambassadors” for Hollywood. This symbolic designation aims to restore the greatness of the American film industry, according to a message published on its Truth Social network.
“I am honored to announce that Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone will be special ambassadors to this important but very turbulent place that is Hollywood, California,” he said, adding that these personalities will be his “eyes and ears” in an industry largely dominated by Democrats. “The goal is to make Hollywood – which has lost a lot in four years to foreign countries – a BIGGER, BETTER AND STRONGER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” »
The controversial profiles of ambassadors
Sylvester Stallone, 78, famous for his roles in the Rocky and Rambo franchises, is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. Last November, he attended a gala at Mar-a-Lago, where he compared the president-elect to George Washington, saying, “Here we have the second George Washington.” » Jon Voight, 86, known for his long-time support of Donald Trump, had already been honored with the National Medal of Arts during the latter’s first term.
Mel Gibson, 69, Oscar-winning actor and director, has often appeared as an ultraconservative. His past is marked by accusations of anti-Semitism, racism, homophobia and domestic violence, scandals which have tarnished his public image. Despite this, Mel Gibson remained a staunch supporter of Donald Trump’s policies, saying he represented “a strong choice for America.”
Restoring the Golden Age of Hollywood
Donald Trump indicated that these three actors, with a total of ten Oscar nominations and three statuettes, will have the role of informing him about developments in Hollywood. “These three talented personalities will be my eyes and ears, and I will do what they suggest. It will be a question of rediscovering, as for the United States of America, the golden age of Hollywood! “, he explained.
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The announcement sparked criticism in a traditionally left-leaning industry. Many film and music figures, such as Robert de Niro, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen and George Clooney, have expressed their opposition to Donald Trump, supporting his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in the presidential election. But this initiative could nevertheless mark a turning point in relations between the White House and the film industry.