• Trump appoints Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood ambassadors.
• Gibson expresses surprise at the appointment, vows to help the film industry.
• The trio aims to restore Hollywood's prominence following a decline.

Donald Trump has made a dramatic move by appointing prominent actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone as special ambassadors to Hollywood in a bid to rejuvenate the film industry. The announcement follows Trump's recognition of challenges faced by Hollywood, which he claims has suffered substantial business losses over recent years, particularly to foreign countries (The Hill).

Gibson, who expressed surprise at the appointment, stated, “I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised. Nevertheless, I heed the call. My duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can” in his remarks to Variety (Salon). Despite the devastation from recent California wildfires that damaged his home, Gibson keeps a positive outlook and humorously inquired if an ambassadorship would come with a residence.

Trump's announcement emphasized the importance of these ambassadors, stating, “They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries, BACK—BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!” He reinforces the vision of a revitalized film industry akin to the Golden Age of Hollywood. Both Voight and Stallone have long been vocal supporters of Trump, aligning with his political ideology as they enter these uncharted roles.

This move signals a strong push from the Trump administration to reconnect with the entertainment sector, particularly amid ongoing discourse surrounding California's entertainment policies and the challenges that local filmmakers face during tumultuous times.