Veteran actor Jon Voight just put his conservative convictions into action, revealing that he was the one who proposed film-related tariffs to President Donald Trump—a move that has now become official White House policy.

In a video message titled “Plan to rescue Hollywood,” Voight explained how his conversation with Trump helped spark the president’s recent call for a 100% tariff on American movies made abroad. According to Voight, the entertainment industry is suffering because so many productions have been outsourced, costing American jobs and gutting a once-iconic American institution.

“I recently met with our president, Donald J. Trump, who loves the entertainment business,” Voight said. “He wants to see Hollywood thrive and make films bigger and greater than ever before… productions come back to American Hollywood.”

Trump echoed that sentiment in a post on Truth Social, writing, “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!”

Voight, who’s long been one of Trump’s most vocal supporters in Hollywood, said he brought specific recommendations to the president—proposals focused not only on tariffs, but also on tax incentives for domestic film production and theater support.

He painted a grim picture of the state of the industry: shuttered productions, job losses, and families struggling to survive. “It’s been very serious,” Voight said. “People have lost their homes. Can’t feed their families.”

Trump’s plan, which mirrors similar actions he’s taken in other industries, is now being implemented through the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative. The goal is to stop Hollywood from shipping jobs overseas and rebuild the domestic entertainment sector—an idea Voight believes can restore the spirit of the American film industry he grew up with.

“Some provisions could be extended and others revived or instituted,” Voight explained, referring to his tax reform proposals. “This would help the movie and television production and our beloved theaters that are so important to the American family experience.”

He emphasized that Trump isn’t just concerned with business—he truly cares about America’s cultural legacy. “He’s a great business man, a leader, and a caring person that will always do the right thing for this country, the people, and our beloved entertainment industry,” Voight said.

Trump’s alliance with Voight has grown stronger over the years. The actor was awarded the National Medal of Arts by Trump in 2019 and has since been named a special ambassador alongside Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone to help revitalize American film production.

“I’m proud to call the 47th president of the United States of America my friend,” Voight said. “As I’ve said before, he’s the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln—and yes Sly, George Washington,” he joked, referring to his friend Sylvester Stallone.

The timing of Voight’s intervention is notable. Hollywood is still reeling from back-to-back strikes and box office failures. Streaming services are under pressure, and major studios have increasingly turned to filming overseas to reduce costs—leaving thousands of American crew members jobless.

By pushing for tariffs on foreign-made U.S. films, Voight hopes to level the playing field and bring production back to American soil. Whether the policy proves to be a creative renaissance or an economic gamble remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Voight has emerged as the most MAGA actor in Hollywood—and he’s not just performing.

He’s shaping policy.