Hollywood vs. Hate: Tariffs & the Culture War

Donald Trump's "Agenda 47" proposes a radical restructuring of the US entertainment industry, leveraging antitrust laws and potentially the Justice Department to target companies deemed to engage in censorship or bias. He specifically criticizes companies that allegedly suppress conservative viewpoints. The plan aims to break up entertainment and news conglomerates, preventing them from controlling multiple platforms and influencing public discourse. Trump advocates for stricter enforcement of existing antitrust laws, signaling a more aggressive approach to regulating the entertainment industry. Central to Trump's strategy is challenging the legal protections afforded to internet platforms under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, arguing it shields them from accountability for content moderation decisions. He proposes that platforms engaging in censorship forfeit these protections, potentially leading to lawsuits and increased regulation. Critics argue that Trump's agenda, while couched in the language of fighting censorship, actually seeks to impose a specific political viewpoint and silence dissenting voices. It is feared the plan would grant the government unprecedented power over cultural production and media, effectively dictating which narratives are amplified and which are suppressed. Ultimately, it is believed that Trump’s plan is designed to safeguard the profits of US entertainment conglomerates and monopolize cultural production. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/05/eare-m05.html