Actor Mel Gibson this week joined a number of Hollywood celebrities shouting out the Golden State's leadership during the deadly wildfires.
Since the fires broke out on Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County officials have accused celebrities of failing to prepare for and respond to the crisis, as the fires continue to wreak havoc in the region. is facing backlash from
The wildfires have killed at least 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 homes and businesses.
“We always suspect this is going to happen. The idea is that the resources and capabilities of men and women are on standby and will be able to handle whatever situation arises, but it appears some of them were asleep this morning.” Gibson said Friday on “The Ingraham Angle.”
“But that's what they have to endure. But it's what the community has to endure, and that's really sad.”
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Gibson was one of many residents whose homes were destroyed in the devastating wildfires.
“It's tragic. It makes me really sad,” he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham.
“I cherish my blessings no matter what,” Gibson continued. “These are things, and I don't know if they'll be replaced or not, but they're just things, and we're still here.”
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As Southern California begins the long road to recovery, Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced criticism over their management of fire department funding and water supplies in the months leading up to the disaster. There is.
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Mr. Gibson told Mr. Newsom to “spend less on hair gel” and said he “doesn't think very highly” of the leadership of both executives.
“There are a lot of issues in California that make you wonder why they would do something like this. But when something like this happens, it's crazy to think, well, was it intentional? But I start thinking about whether my heart has a purpose.”
