Donald Trump Appoints Hollywood Stars as Special Envoys to Revive American Cinema
Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight Take on Key Roles to Restore the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.
Watan-The newly elected U.S. President, Donald Trump, surprised political and artistic circles on Thursday by appointing three of Hollywood’s most famous stars as his special envoys to the world’s film capital, in an unprecedented move aimed at what he described as “restoring the lost glory” of the American film industry.
The presidential decision included the appointment of “Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone, Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson, and veteran actor Jon Voight as the “President’s Special Envoys to Hollywood,” according to a statement issued by the presidential office.
In the statement, Trump said: “These envoys will act as special emissaries to bring back Hollywood, which has lost much of its work over the past four years to foreign countries.”
He added: “They will be my eyes and ears, and I will implement what they suggest to restore the golden age of American cinema.”
The new envoys have a long history of political support for Trump. Stallone, 77, previously described the president-elect as “the second George Washington,” saying: “We are dealing with a legendary figure. No one in the world could achieve what Trump has.”
For his part, Gibson, 69, has been known for his consistent support of Trump in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections. Voight, 86, is among the president-elect’s staunchest supporters, having previously described him as “the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln.”
These appointments come just days before Trump’s inauguration for his second and final term on January 20, as the American film industry faces unprecedented challenges, especially with increasing global competition and the relocation of many film projects outside the United States.
Trump described Hollywood as “a place with many problems,” vowing to make radical changes to the American film industry during his term, which extends until 2029.
The presidential statement did not reveal details about the powers granted to the new envoys or their future operational mechanisms.
