Sylvester Stallone won’t be Donald Trump’s prize Hollywood appointee.
The “Rocky” star said he was “incredibly flattered” by rumors he’s been proposed as chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
But Stallone said in a statement Sunday: “I believe I could be more effective by bringing national attention to returning military personnel in an effort to find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance these heroes respectfully deserve.”
The New York Daily news found a reason why Stallone wouldn’t take — or even be offered — a Trump administration role:
“Contrary to Stallone’s gun-slinging persona in the ‘Rambo’ and ‘First Blood’ series, the muscled actor supports gun control legislation. He supported the Brady Law that requires gun buyers in some states to wait five days before obtaining a handgun until the bill dissolved in 1998.
“Who … needs an assault weapon,” he was quoted as saying. “Like really, unless you’re carrying out an assault. … You can’t hunt with it. … Who’s going to attack your house, a f—ing army?”
“Mr. Stallone’s statement did not close the door to his playing a role in the new administration. … Mr. Trump has left few clues as to how he might approach public arts funding and arts education. He and his company have made relatively modest donations to Lincoln Center in the past several years, and neither he nor his foundation are known to provide substantial support to New York City’s museums.”