Trump reportedly wants Sylvester Stallone to lead the NEA
Unconfirmed reports from the Daily Mail, citing unnamed sources, suggest that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering actor Sylvester Stallone to head the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The NEA, established by Congress in 1965, is the primary federal agency supporting the arts in the United States. Stallone, known for his roles as Rocky and Rambo, has expressed admiration for Trump and interest in entering politics. His background as a visual artist, represented by the prominent Swiss gallery Gmurzynska, and as a collector of works by Claude Monet and Francis Bacon, may factor into Trump's consideration. The appointment would also tap into Hollywood connections, following the nomination of producer Steven Mnuchin as Treasury Secretary.
Key facts
- Donald Trump reportedly wants Sylvester Stallone as NEA chairman.
- Reports originate from the Daily Mail citing unconfirmed sources.
- The NEA is a federal agency created in 1965 to support the arts.
- Stallone is an actor, visual artist, and collector of Monet and Bacon.
- Stallone is represented by Galerie Gmurzynska in Switzerland.
- Stallone has expressed admiration for Trump and political ambitions.
- Steven Mnuchin, a Hollywood producer, was nominated as Treasury Secretary.
- The news has been picked up by media worldwide.
Entities
Artists
- Sylvester Stallone
- Claude Monet
- Francis Bacon
- Steven Mnuchin
Institutions
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Daily Mail
- Galerie Gmurzynska
- Congress of the United States
Locations
- United States
- Switzerland