Man tries to remove Donald Trump’s star from Hollywood Walk of Fame
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:21 PM – Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The goal of one man in California is to successfully remove Donald Trump’s star from Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, making him the first individual to attempt the move.
In an effort to have the former president’s star removed from the Walk of Fame, Hollywood Hills resident Andrew Rudick has spent the last three years filing requests for public records, obtaining court documents, attending city council meetings, and communicating with elected officials, according to the Los Angeles Times.
“The reasonably conveyed message to the millions who have walked past that plaque since 2021 is the city’s endorsement of a man who attempted a coup against the United States,” Rudick said at the Los Angeles City Council this month.
Since 2016, Trump’s star has required more than $20,000 in repairs due to vandalism and onlookers smashing it with tools, but it is unclear who would have the power to take it down given that various organizations, such as the City Council, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and the Hollywood Historic Trust, have varying degrees of jurisdiction.
“The Chamber is authorized by the City to administer Walk of Fame ceremonies, select and honor the recipient, order the fabrication of the star and place the star in the sidewalk, but the Chamber does not have the authority from any jurisdiction to permanently remove a star,” said Ana Martinez, the chamber’s vice president of media and talent relations. “We don’t understand why people think we do have that authority.”
Trump received the star back in 2007 at the height of his popularity during his time on the television show “The Apprentice.”
“Donald Trump is a racist, fascist, and a threat to our democracy,” said Hugo Soto-Martínez, who represents the LA district where the Walk of Fame lies. “Since there’s no known precedent for removing a star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we’re looking into where the authority lies, what the legal issues may be, and what a process for it might look like.”
Rudick, however, claims that after years of research on the topic, he has concluded that the City Council has the ability to remove a star.
He suggested that the city attorney provide a report outlining the procedure as the first step.
Additionally, on Rudick’s personal X (Twitter) account, he does not shy away from expressing his hatred and fixation on the former GOP president.
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How does Andrew Rudick argue that keeping Trump’s star on the Walk of Fame sends a negative message, and what steps does he suggest for its removal
The Controversy Surrounding the Removal of Donald Trump’s Star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In a bold and unprecedented move, a man named Andrew Rudick from California is determined to successfully remove former President Donald Trump’s star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This endeavor would make Rudick the first individual to attempt such a move.
Over the past three years, Rudick, a resident of Hollywood Hills, has dedicated his time to filing requests for public records, obtaining court documents, attending city council meetings, and communicating with elected officials. The Los Angeles Times reported on his persistent efforts to have Trump’s star removed from the Walk of Fame.
Rudick believes that keeping Trump’s star on the Walk of Fame sends a message of the city’s endorsement of a man who attempted a coup against the United States. He expressed his concerns at a recent Los Angeles City Council meeting, where he called attention to the plaque and its implications.
Since 2016, Trump’s star has required substantial repairs, amounting to over $20,000, due to frequent vandalism and onlookers using tools to damage it. However, it remains unclear who has the power to remove the star, as different organizations, including the City Council, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and the Hollywood Historic Trust, have varying degrees of jurisdiction.
Ana Martinez, the vice president of media and talent relations at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, clarified that while the Chamber has the authority to administer Walk of Fame ceremonies and select and honor recipients, they do not have the power to permanently remove a star. This further complicates Rudick’s fight to have Trump’s star taken down.
Trump was awarded the star in 2007 during the height of his popularity, thanks to his stint on the television show “The Apprentice.” However, opinions surrounding the former president have changed drastically since then. LA district representative Hugo Soto-Martínez stated that they are currently exploring where the authority lies and what the legal issues would be in regards to removing a star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rudick maintains that the City Council has the ability to remove the star, citing extensive research on the topic. As a first step, he suggests that the city attorney provide a report outlining the procedure for removal.
On a personal note, Rudick does not shy away from expressing his strong sentiments and fixation on the former president on his Twitter account. His tweets highlight his belief that honoring someone with a star on a public sidewalk should not be acceptable if they are deemed a racist, fascist, and a threat to democracy.
The controversy surrounding the removal of Donald Trump’s star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame continues to gain attention. As Rudick spearheads this unprecedented effort, it remains to be seen whether his persistence will lead to any changes or if Trump’s star will remain a part of the iconic Walk of Fame.
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