California Governor Newsom Proposes Federal Film Tax Credit to Make America Film Again as Trump Criticizes Disaster Response, Dares 2028 Run

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a federal partnership to boost the U.S. film and television industry, proposing a federal tax credit modeled on California's state-level program to bring more production jobs back to the state. Newsom emphasized California's historic role in building the film industry and expressed eagerness to work with the Trump administration to "Make America Film Again." President Donald Trump criticized Newsom's handling of disasters such as wildfires and a train incident, stating that these issues have "put him out of the race" for the presidency. Trump also challenged Newsom to run for president in 2028 and criticized his record on managing California's challenges. Meanwhile, industry voices and opinion pieces have highlighted the need for California tax credits to maintain its competitiveness and keep Hollywood production thriving. The initiative aims to boost domestic film and TV production by encouraging federal incentives similar to those already in place at the state level.