In an unexpected yet fitting collaboration, blockbuster filmmaker Michael Bay has directed a recruitment advertisement for the U.S. Secret Service, an organization known for its high-stakes action and elite operations—something that aligns seamlessly with Bay’s signature explosive style. What makes this story even more compelling is Bay’s meeting with then-President Donald Trump during the production of the ad, a moment the director himself described as “surreal.”

Michael Bay and President Trump Bay and Trump: A Connection Forged Through Film

Michael Bay and Donald Trump share a notable history, particularly regarding Bay’s 2016 film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The movie, which depicts the true events of the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, was a controversial subject during Barack Obama’s presidency. Obama’s administration sought to distance itself from the film, as its narrative—centered around the bravery of...