Washington Examiner senior writer Joe Concha predicted a big box-office hit for Rush Hour 4 due to President Donald Trump’s reported involvement.

Paramount Skydance greenlit the long-awaited Rush Hour sequel on Tuesday after Trump reportedly pressured CEO Larry Ellison to revive one of Trump’s favorite movie franchises. The action series centered on the partnership between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.

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