Tim Allen Says He Gave Trump a Hollywood Wake‑Up Call

A former TV host and comedian tells the story of how he met a future president on his reality show. The meeting happened at a dinner with the president’s wife, and it was during the last years of the show that the two talked about movies. The former star says the president was curious about making films and even considered a $1‑million project. When the comedian explained how tax rules could hurt profits, the president decided Hollywood was too risky and left the idea behind.Fans of the comedian took offense at his comments. Some laughed, others scolded him, and a few even blamed him for the president’s political rise. The comedian had also attended presidential events, and he warned viewers that it can be dangerous to disagree with the political crowd. The president never gave up on film ideas. He later pushed for a new action movie franchise, surprising fans who had not expected him to return to Hollywood.