Hollywood, You Have the Opportunity to Save America: Offer Trump an Overall Deal

The announcement that President Donald Trump has effectively approved Rush Hour 4 at Paramount has sent waves through liberal Hollywood, triggering reactions ranging from astonishment to outrage. The projecta revival of a long-dormant action-comedy franchise featuring two aging starshighlights the loyalty of Paramounts new owners, Larry and David Ellison, amid their recent moves involving TikTok and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Additionally, the deal underscores Trumps willingness to restore the careers of controversial figures, including Rush Hour director Brett Ratner, who is currently working on a comeback with a documentary about Melania Trump, purchased by Jeff Bezos for Amazon Prime after Trumps reelection.

Perhaps, instead of resistance, Hollywood should consider a strategy of pragmatic acceptanceor even enthusiastic collaboration. Industry leaders, from Tim Cook at Apple to the Murdochs, could openly support Trump by granting him an overall deal, even providing a dedicated office space. While some may see this as ethically questionable, it pales in comparison to other controversies surrounding the presidents ventures.

Trumps connection to entertainment is long-standing. He once contemplated attending USCs film school and nearly owned a Florida studio. He has consistently expressed admiration for Hollywood moguls, describing his ideal role as running MGM during its golden era. His presidential style reflects this showmanship, from the ornate Oval Office redesign to grandiose public events and proposed monuments.

Hollywood could leverage this by channeling Trumps energy into projects rather than politics. Potential ventures include remakes of classic action films, development of reality-based programming, or scripted content reflecting his worldview. He could reactivate his production LLC, exploring formats like MAGA-themed viral videos, right-leaning satire, or patriotic crime dramas.

Trumps most consuming project might be a lavish dramatization of his life and family saga. While unlikely to achieve critical acclaim, his devoted audience would undoubtedly engage. Hollywoods past involvementfrom Home Alone 2 to The Apprenticehelped shape his public persona. Years of distancing have done little to diminish his influence; now, embracing collaboration could offer a new path forward.

Author: Logan Reeves