Politics · United States · 1 hr ago
Trump says he may consider tax credits to support US film and TV production
Donald Trump said Hollywood figures are seeking meetings with him to discuss tax credits for making films and TV shows in the United States.
He mocked them at a Florida rally on October 30, saying some had criticized him in the past but were now asking for help.
Trump said the industry wants tax credits because it is losing ground and other countries are taking production jobs, though he did not identify the people seeking meetings.
He said he would probably support the credits, but gave no details about a plan or timing.
The proposal could affect where film and TV productions are made and whether the United States offers financial support to attract them.
Trump also criticized actor Robert De Niro and the Academy Awards during the speech; no next step on the tax credits was announced.
Donald Trump said he may support tax credits for Hollywood film and television production.
He made the remarks at a campaign rally in Florida on October 30, 2026.
Trump said people in the industry were seeking meetings with him to ask for tax credits.
He said the industry was struggling and other countries were taking jobs away.
He also mocked Hollywood figures who had criticized him.
- Who
- Donald Trump and people in the film and television industry seeking tax credits.
- What
- Trump said he would consider tax credits to support Hollywood production.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- A campaign rally in Florida.
- Why
- Trump said the industry was dying in the United States and other countries were taking jobs away.
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- Speaker
- Donald Trump
- Location
- Florida
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Proposal
- Tax credits for Hollywood film and television production
- Reason given
- Trump said other countries were taking jobs away from the US industry
What people are saying
And I’ll probably do it.
Now they’re all calling me, kissing my ass. They want tax credits for Hollywood because Hollywood’s dying and other countries are taking away [jobs]
Now they want tax credits because their industry is dying in this country. And I’ll probably do it.
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Trump on Robert De Niro: He and a couple of the other losers out there , they are all calling me, kissing my ass. They want tax credits because their industry is dying. We’ll think about it.
Trump: By the way, is Robert De Niro a moron? There is something wrong with him. I used to sort of like him, but now I can't even watch him. He's like gross. Then he goes into the comedies. He's no good for comedy. Maybe somebody should tell him.