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The MPA has aggressively lobbied for the Federal Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) , a policy priority that aligns with 'America First' economic protectionism by targeting foreign-hosted piracy sites that harm U.S. IP holders.
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The MPA's Political Action Committee (MPA PAC) maintains a balanced contribution profile, donating to both Republican and Democratic candidates to ensure access across the aisle, a common practice for major trade associations.
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Following the 2024 Presidential Election, the Motion Picture Association issued a formal statement congratulating Donald Trump and expressing a desire to work with the incoming administration on industry-critical issues including intellect…
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The MPA issued a statement following the January 6 Capitol attack , calling it an 'assault on our democracy' and briefly pausing political contributions to those who voted against election certification.
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The MPA has aggressively lobbied for the Federal Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA), a policy priority that aligns with 'America First' economic protectionism by targeting foreign-hosted piracy sites that harm U.S. IP holders.
Notes: Site-blocking is a major legislative push for the MPA in the current Congress.
The MPA's focus on protecting American 'innovation and economic leadership' against foreign threats mirrors MAGA rhetoric regarding trade and intellectual property protection.
The MPA's Political Action Committee (MPA PAC) maintains a balanced contribution profile, donating to both Republican and Democratic candidates to ensure access across the aisle, a common practice for major trade associations.
Notes: Data from the 2024 cycle shows significant spend on both sides.
While they fund Republicans, they also fund Democrats, making the financial signal neutral rather than specifically MAGA-aligned.
Following the 2024 Presidential Election, the Motion Picture Association issued a formal statement congratulating Donald Trump and expressing a desire to work with the incoming administration on industry-critical issues including intellectual property and trade.
Notes: Standard diplomatic outreach but signifies a ready-to-work posture with the MAGA administration.
Official press releases from trade orgs to winners are standard, but the promptness and specific focus on shared economic goals align with a cooperative MAGA-era strategy.
The MPA maintains a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program and frequently partners with organizations like the NAACP to promote underrepresented voices in the industry.
Notes: The MPA views DEI as an economic and creative necessity.
Continued institutional support for DEI programs is generally viewed as being in opposition to the MAGA movement's anti-DEI policy platform.
The MPA issued a statement following the January 6 Capitol attack, calling it an 'assault on our democracy' and briefly pausing political contributions to those who voted against election certification.
Notes: The MPA joined many trade groups in a temporary contribution freeze.
Direct condemnation of the events of Jan 6 and the subsequent (though temporary) pause in funding to 'election objectors' is a clear anti-MAGA signal.
During the first Trump administration, the MPA expressed concerns regarding tariffs on Chinese goods, arguing they could lead to retaliatory measures against American film exports.
Notes: The MPA has historically favored free-trade access to global markets, particularly China.
The MPA's reliance on global markets often puts it at odds with the 'America First' tariff-heavy trade policy favored by the MAGA movement.