Mel Gibson was 'surprised' by Trump naming him a Hollywood ambassador

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : Gibson saluted the former president at a UFC event in 2021, and was also spotted speaking with Trump at a different UFC event in 2023.
50% : Mel Gibson, who was among the trio of actors named a "Special Ambassador" and "Special Envoy" to Hollywood in a Truth Social post from the president-elect, tells Entertainment Weekly that he didn't know about the position until Trump publicly announced it.
44% : The "Lethal Weapon" actor also quipped, "Any chance the position comes with an Ambassador's residence?" Donald Trump surprised the world Thursday with his announcement of three "Special Ambassadors" to Hollywood -- including at least one of the ambassadors.
44% : It wasn't immediately clear what duties these ambassadors will perform, but Trump set some broad goals: "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!" Trump added, "These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest.
40% : Although he never officially confirmed who he voted for in the 2024 election, the actor did say it would be "a pretty good guess" to assume he cast a ballot for Trump.
37% : "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," Trump wrote.
9% : It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!" Gibson previously aligned himself with Trump when he criticized Vice President Kamala Harris in October, claiming she had "the IQ of a fence post."

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