“The Hunt”, a film about a group of people who are kidnapped and hunted by rich liberal “elites” for fun, made headlines as debate broke out over the decision to delay its release. The delay, Universal said, was deemed the most appropriate action after mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Although intended as satire, many people objected to the political messages that the film could send about both Democrats and Republicans. President Donald Trump weighed in on the debate via Twitter: “Liberal Hollywood is Racist at the highest level, and with great Anger and Hate!” Is President Trump right? Has Hollywood been hijacked as an angry and hateful medium used by the Left?
According to the Center for Responsive Politics, individuals and firms in the television, movie, and music industries contributed 80% of the $84 million donated in 2016 to Democrats. Despite the fact that a large portion of Hollywood is made up of liberals, there are still a handful of outspoken conservatives who have built their entertainment careers without subduing or hiding their political beliefs. Celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, Chuck Norris, Tim Allen, and Arnold Schwarznegger have all maintained careers in Hollywood while still promoting their conservative beliefs through tweets, public support for candidates, and fundraising.
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