Donald Trump may have been the more ‘obvious’ showman, possibly best known for his fame from The Apprentice, but the upcoming Biden-Harris administration could actually herald a closer tie to the entertainment industry than ever before. Today BLAKE & WANG P.A entertainment law firms los angeles take a closer look at the potential future for the entertainment industry.
If we flashback to the Obama presidency for a moment, there was a Hollywood-D.C social scene that has lapsed in recent years, with the White House hosting celebrity-led workshops, concerts, and even movie screenings. Biden himself also has a history intertwined with the entertainment industry, with issues like trade and piracy having featured in his platforms before. Likewise, many of his incoming advisors have links with the MPA. Not to mention their current chairman was a veteran of the Obama administration.
The National Association of Broadcasters also has Gordon Smith, who served with Biden in the Senate. It’s not all about Biden, however. Harris herself has also campaigned for statewide offices and has many friendships in the Hollywood limelight. She, too, could prove a big asset to the entertainment industry going forward
We may even see broadband access and net neutrality once again rear their heads. The Republican-led FCC repealed it in 2017, and have also been looking to modify Section 230. It’s undeniable that it has been seen as retaliation for what the Trump presidency perceived as ‘bias’ against conservatives by social media, however. It will likely be dead in the water for now. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this session from the FCC, which should prove interesting if nothing else.
In short, with a Biden/Harris presidency close at hand, things are not looking bad overall for the entertainment industry’s relations with the White House. It will be interesting to see how things develop further as we inch towards Inauguration Day.
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