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Sylvester Stallone Addresses Surprise Appointment as Trump's Hollywood Ambassador
By Rhyter Times Desk · 1h ago
Actor Sylvester Stallone addressed his unexpected selection by Donald Trump to serve as an ambassador to Hollywood, according to reports from Fox News and the New York Post. Both outlets reported that Stallone determined the special envoy role was impossible to carry out.
According to Fox News, Stallone first discovered the appointment while watching television before later communicating his view to the president. The New York Post reported that the "Rocky" star responded directly to Trump regarding the position with the phrase "thank you and ciao."
How outlets are covering this
Sylvester Stallone addressed Donald Trump's surprise appointment naming him a Hollywood ambassador, according to reports from Fox News and the New York Post. Both outlets noted that Stallone considered the assignment to be impossible. Stallone discovered the news via television and ultimately told the president "thank you and ciao."
Shared reporting
- Donald Trump made a surprise appointment naming Sylvester Stallone as a Hollywood ambassador or special envoy.
- Sylvester Stallone revealed that he told Donald Trump the role was impossible.
Different framing
- Fox News highlighted Stallone discovering the appointment while watching television, while the New York Post emphasized his specific quote to Trump ('thank you and ciao') and referenced him as the 'Rocky' star.
Why it matters
The interaction illustrates the informal and public nature of recent political appointments involving high-profile entertainment figures.
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