President-elect Donald Trump said his longtime supporters Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone will be his “special ambassadors” in Hollywood.
“I am honored to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as special ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California,” Trump wrote on Truth Social today. “They will serve as my special envoys for the purpose of restoring Hollywood, which has lost so much business over the years.” The last four years for the benefit of foreign countries, back, bigger, better and stronger than ever. These three extremely talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will do what they suggest again, like the United States of America! Same, the Golden Age of Hollywood!
It is unclear what type of activity the three representatives will do in the next administration.
Trump has long criticized the entertainment industry, which strongly supported Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
Media companies and studios are preparing for the next administration, and have tried to distinguish between the business interests of the industry and the political positions of individuals in the creative community. Patrick Kilcore, who led lobbying for the Motion Picture Association, is leaving for Ballard Partners, a firm with strong ties to Trump and his administration. Kilcur will continue to represent MPA and other industry clients.