Hollywood Union SAG-AFTRA prepares to oust Donald Trump | The State

Photo:
MARK RALSTON / AFP / Getty Images

For Donald Trump, the violent attack on Congress by his followers not only had a high political cost that will lead to his second impeachment, it has also had repercussions on his public life, in which he faces a new threat: his expulsion from the largest union in Hollywood.

According to a statement from the SAG-AFTRA steering committee, the Hollywood union review if there is probable cause to revoke your membership. The group represents more than 160,000 entertainment industry workers and journalists.

“Based on Trump’s role in constant threat to the safety of journalists, many of whom are members of SAG-AFTRA, the National Committee ordered a disciplinary hearing,” the agency posted in a Twitter message.

Based on Trump’s role in threatening the safety of journalists, many of whom are SAG-AFTRA members, National Board orders disciplinary hearing. https://t.co/2b2ygSAGxb

– SAG-AFTRA NEWS (@sagaftranews) January 19, 2021

“Donald Trump attacked the values ​​that this union holds sacred such as democracy, truth, respect for Americans of all races and religions, and the sanctity of freedom of the press.”, Sentenced union president Gabrielle Carteris in a statement.

The president would have obtained his membership for his role in the reality show El Aprendiz and in other productions such as Sex & The City and My poor little angel.

After the destruction of the Capitol, the Lehigh University of Pennsylvania as well revoked an honorary degree that he had awarded to President Trump in 1988.