Mel Gibson has decided to remain in California as several celebrities pack their bags after President Donald Trump selected him as one of his special ambassadors to promote business in Hollywood. I explained the reason for my choice.
“A lot of people have left, and I don't blame them,” Gibson said during an appearance on “Hannity.”
“It didn't suit them anymore. Even liberal people didn't suit them anymore. But what happens if everyone leaves?”
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Mel Gibson won't “condemn” celebrities who have fled Hollywood, but vowed to “fix them” as President Trump's special ambassador. (Greg Nash/Pool/AFP/John Phillips/Getty Images)
Gibson's comments came as Fox News host Sean Hannity revealed he had left New York because of “crime…high taxes…onerous regulations” and had “no intention” of returning. The “Fugitive Risk” actor agreed that several A-listers have fled for the same reason.
Even though Gibson shared the same views as the Fox News host, he vowed to work with the president in what Trump called a “very troubled” Hollywood.
”[People] I will go elsewhere as it is cost effective. There [are] There's just a lot of prohibitive regulations and a lot of things that I think can be lifted…but I think that can be fixed. ”
”[People] I will go elsewhere as it is cost effective. There [are] There's just a lot of prohibitive regulations and a lot of things that I think can be lifted…but I think that can be fixed. ”
Last week, President Trump announced that Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone, along with Gibson, would serve as “special envoys” to Hollywood, but the volatile state of the industry has caused people to question their roles. It's starting.
President Trump announced that along with Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone will be his “special envoys” to Hollywood. (Getty Images)
Gibson promised to get together with other Hollywood ambassadors to discuss plans and do more “education” about the growing problem.
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With Trump returning as the 47th president, Gibson slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom and believed “we're going to get some results here soon.”
As a special envoy to Hollywood, the “Braveheart” actor aims to focus on tax incentives, as Gibson claimed Newsom's plan “isn't working.”
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“I know Mr. Newsom gave tax breaks, but it may not be enough because it's not working yet. There are other things that will make up for it,” he told Hannity. .
Actor Mel Gibson has told California Governor Gavin Newsom to “spend less on hair gel” as wildfires rage in Los Angeles County. (Getty/Fox News)
The 'Passion of the Christ' actor explains how he had to shoot a movie in Los Angeles for one day, and it was cheaper to travel with the whole crew, fly to Europe and 'stay overnight', and shoot with three people. He went on to explain that it was. It takes many days more than working on a movie “from now on.”
“I think there's a problem there and there's a solution. I know Arnold (Schwarzenegger) tried to level the playing field years ago. He couldn't because…there were obstacles. But he tried.”
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Meanwhile, Gibson joins a long list of elite residents who have accused elected officials of mishandling the Los Angeles fires.
Gibson, who lost his home during the crisis, slammed Newsom in an exclusive interview with Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo.
Mr. Gibson joins a long list of elite residents who have accused elected officials of mishandling the Los Angeles fires. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/MEGA/GC Images)
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“Well, at first I thought, 'Oh, bad luck, it's a tragedy.' But then I realized that it was a gross mismanagement by our elected officials, and that That's the nicest thing you can say about it,” Gibson said on the show's debut episode. “Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo” Podcast.
California's governor has called for significant changes in wildfire preparedness and prevention, but Gibson criticized Newsom's plan.
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“All we have is rampant crime, serious homelessness, high taxes, water mismanagement, defunding of firefighters and police, and yet we are entrusting them with millions of dollars to keep us from living. Are you supposed to rebuild the place? This is our city, it's our city.'' People's city, and they have other plans… People from the Woolsey fire are still living in trailers… Have you ever seen me do that? At the very least, it's insensitive. ”
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A massive and deadly fire broke out in the Los Angeles area on January 7, destroying homes and businesses and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate for safety.
