Hollywood stars may thank Trump for film tax credit bill

Hollywood leaders race to pass federal film tax credit bill before year-end, risking left-wing stars thanking Trump if it passes.

Sep 16, 2026

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Hollywood stars may thank Trump for film tax credit bill

Hollywood leaders race to pass federal film tax credit bill before year-end, risking left-wing stars thanking Trump if it passes.

In brief

Hollywood leaders race to pass federal film tax credit bill before year-end, risking left-wing stars thanking Trump if it passes. Left-wing Hollywood figures could be required to credit Trump if federal film tax credit bill passes Congress by year-end. Originally reported by Page Six.

Deadline looms

Deadline looms

Hollywood has 14 weeks to get a federal film tax credit bill through Congress.

Key players

Actor Jon Voight at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball.

Producer Steven Paul, actor Jon Voight, and MPA president Charlie Rivkin are pushing for Trump's support.

Bipartisan push

Rep. Laura Friedman speaking at a news conference.

California Rep. Laura Friedman and Georgia Rep. Brian Jack lead the effort across party lines.

Potential backlash

The Hollywood Sign on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky.

Left-wing Hollywood figures might have to thank Trump if the bill becomes law.

Skepticism

Executive and former U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Rivkin attending the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference.

California GOP candidate Steve Hilton doubts the bill will pass Congress due to lack of votes.

The main idea

Left-wing Hollywood figures could be required to credit Trump if federal film tax credit bill passes Congress by year-end.

Read the original on Page Six

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