Event Brief
Trump urges federal tax incentive for entertainment
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: President Donald Trump called on Congress to create a federal tax incentive to bring film and TV production back to the U.S., saying Hollywood is being hurt by a lack of incentives. In a Truth Social post, he urged legislation aimed at saving the entertainment industry, citing productions leaving for places with better financial terms.
WHO: President Donald Trump; Alex Ben Block (former editor for The Hollywood Reporter)
WHAT: Trump urged Congress to approve a federal tax incentive to encourage film and television productions to remain in or return to the U.S., particularly benefiting California’s entertainment industry.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 6:36 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Trump said there is no incentive to work in Hollywood, and that the lack of federal incentives is hurting California as productions move to other locations.
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