Trump scores surprising praise from Newsom as he unveils major new effort: "Let's make this happen!"

Washington DC - President Donald Trump recently announced he is working on a bipartisan effort to boost the country's film and TV industries.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11 in Arlington, Virginia. Trump announced he is working with both Republicans and Democrats on legislation aimed at saving America's film industry.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11 in Arlington, Virginia. Trump announced he is working with both Republicans and Democrats on legislation aimed at saving America's film industry.  © Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

On Friday evening, the president shared a Truth Social post revealing that he was working with MAGA allies and several Democrats – including Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff of California, Raphael Warnock of Georgia, and Dick Durbin of Illinois – on the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act.

"Hollywood, and so many other places, have been virtually 'emptied out' by the Tax Incentives, and much more, given by other Countries," Trump wrote.

"Everyone feels strongly about the Motion Picture and Television Industry – and so do I, and we all want to save it," he added.

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The move comes after Democrats managed to win several major races in the midterm elections earlier this month, allowing them to take back control of both the House and Senate.

In an interview with 60 Minutes after the defeat, Trump – who has largely refused to work with the other side of the aisle in his second term – suggested he would now be willing to work with Democrats on a few issues, such as his immigration agenda, which he expressed mild regret over.

Numerous Democrats have celebrated the president's plan, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, who wrote in an X post, "Let's make this happen!"

"America built this global industry and together, we can ensure we can continue to lead the world - with American workers, American productions, and cameras rolling in the United States!" Newsom added.

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