Can Trump Make Hollywood Great Again?

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Hollywood took a turn for the worse in the wake of the George Floyd riots.

As a passionate film lover, I’ve noticed a significant increase in content cancellation lately. For instance, certain episodes from the popular show “30 Rock” were deliberately wiped off the record due to their questionable humor involving blackface. Even Tina Fey herself supported this decision to remove four episodes featuring gags that seemed inappropriate and offensive.

Suddenly, warning labels appeared on cherished movies, ranging from “Dumbo” to “Goodfellas.” This development forced comedians to be cautious with their words to avoid potential professional consequences.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has imposed “woke” rules on the Best Picture nominees as a bold step towards inclusivity, effectively stating that films must align with these values or risk being excluded from contention.

To be eligible for the industry’s most prestigious award, films should aim to employ diverse teams, portray underrepresented populations in their narratives, or promote a more inclusive and progressive perspective.

Some prominent films haven’t made the cut.

Among the artists, only Richard Dreyfuss openly expressed his disapproval of the new measures, stating that they made him feel nauseous, as he won an Oscar.

Now, the Trump administration might take a stand on the punitive measures.

The Washington Examiner reports that those Oscar rules may go the way of the 8-track tape.

Harmet K. Dhillon, one of President Donald Trump’s key advisers on civil rights, expressed her willingness to examine the Academy’s quotas for the 2020 nominations. She hinted that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission might spearhead this investigation.

A bipartisan organization called Judicial Watch prompted Dhillon’s remarks, as they questioned the method used by Hollywood to select the winners of the Best Picture award.

The Trump government has taken notable steps nationwide, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This extends to universities that consider race during their admissions processes.

It wouldn’t be the first time Team Trump addressed Tinsel Town’s woes.

This year, President Trump enlisted esteemed figures from Hollywood, such as Jon Voight, to brainstorm strategies for revitalizing the movie industry. This endeavor has garnered some cross-party backing. In response, California is making efforts to enhance tax benefits in order to attract more film productions to the Greater Los Angeles region once again.

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2025-07-02 19:03