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The world of entertainment is closely intertwined with the world of politics. Especially in the realm of Hollywood where political commentary is a commonly found element, polarizing figures end up connecting, forging unlikely connections. This couldn’t be more true when the recent Presidential elections happened in the United States. In a ‘war’ between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Republicans and Democrats, even the film industry had its stars divided, supporting one camp over the other.
While actors like Robert Downey Jr. and singers like Taylor Swift voiced their support for Harris, Hollywood legend Mel Gibson supported Trump. Known for his unfiltered opinions and often audacious statements, Gibson was all for Trump and his ‘relationship’ with the now 47th President of the United States has only grown, leading him to be announced as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to Hollywood.
Ever since this revelation, their relationship has become a media staple. Moreover, recently theLethal Weaponstar caused quite a bit of a stir among fans and media due to the unusual moniker he assigned to Trump after the President’s visit to Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires. Read on to learn more about this weird moniker and more about Mel Gibson and Donald Trump’s relationship.
Mel Gibson’s weird moniker for President Donald Trump
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have been one of the most destructive in history, drawing national and international attention. Amid the charred landscapes,Donald Trumphad his first visit to the region after becoming the 47th President of the United States. The visit aimed at addressing the crisis, has been making quite the headlines thanks to Trump’s critique of California Governor, Gavin Newsome, whom he has referred to as ‘Newscum’ in the past for how the state handled the devastating wildfires.
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However, amid Trump’s visit to the state, it isn’t his policies or visit that has been catching the attention of the masses, but rather the reaction ofMel Gibson. The actor-director, equally known for his stellar cinematic contributions and his controversial opinions, stole the spotlight for the weird nickname he assigned to Trump during his recent interview onFOX News‘Hannitywith host Sean Hannity. During his interview, Gibson described the President’s visit to the state in the following way.
I’m glad Trump’s here at the moment. It’s like daddy arrived and he’s taking his belt off, you know? So, I think he’ll get some results here quickly.
The Oscar-winning director and actor has also been a victim of the devastating wildfires and among the many people who lost their homes in the fire. Apparently, while he wasrecording an episode for Joe Rogan’s The JRE podcast, theDaddy’s Home 2star almost lost everything after his $23.5 million house burned to the ground during the fires. Several of his priceless possessions, including rare artwork and books, were destroyed in the fire (viaFox News).
While fans have been sympathizing with the star, his comments about Trump and referring to him as ‘Daddy’ caught many fans off-guard. Meanwhile, on the other hand, the president threatened to withhold disaster relief aid from the state in order to bring about certain policy changes (viaHuffPost).
Donald Trump names Mel Gibson as one of the ‘Special Ambassadors’ to Hollywood
Ever since his oath as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump has been busy making several key policy changes as well as taking decisions that have drawn more than a few eyes. Among his many shocking and surprising decisions is the decision to appoint ‘Special Ambassadors to Hollywood, whose sole goal would be to bring back the film business to the country after losing out to foreign countries that offer lucrative deals, tax benefits, and incentives.
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In his January 16 post on his social media siteTruth Social, Trump wrote the following:
It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California. They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries, BACK—BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE! These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest. It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!
Gibson has been a longtime supporter of the politician. Over the years he has caused quite a bit of controversy with his political stance. Back in 2021, he appeared to salute Trump at a UFC fight leading to online backlash and more (seeHuffPost). Even during the recent elections, when asked about whom he would be voting for,Gibson let it known that he was on Trump’s sidewhile referring to Kamala Harris as one with theIQ of a fence post(viaVariety).
Mel Gibson vows to fix Hollywood after being appointed as Special Ambassador by ‘Daddy’ Trump
Donald Trump surprised everyone when he named the three stars Jon Voight,Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson as Hollywood’s Special Ambassadors, in charge of saving ‘troubled’ Hollywood. However, he did not only shock the world but also Gibson, who had no idea this honor was going to be conferred on him.
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In a statement made sometime after Trump’s tweet, Gibson stated (viaThe Hollywood Reporter):
I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised. Nevertheless, I heed the call. My duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can.
As per Trump’s tweet, the three stars’ purpose would be to bring back film and television productions to the United States after there has been a recent trend in productions being moved to foreign countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and more. Then later on Fox News’ Hannity, the actor exclaimed that he does not blame people who have left Hollywood. Vowing to promote business and bring back production to the country, Gibson also exclaimed that the existing tax incentives were not enough and that more actions needed to be taken.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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