Actor Mel Gibson has been appointed as a special envoy to Hollywood under the incoming Trump administration, expressing surprise at the news like any other citizen. He will serve alongside film stars Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone.
President-elect Trump announced Gibson’s appointment, along with those of his fellow actors, in a statement highlighting the need for Hollywood to boost business on U.S. soil. This comes after Gibson recently backed Trump in the 2024 election and had previously been critical of him during his 2016 campaign.
Gibson will work closely with Trump as a special ambassador to provide insight and help to the industry, according to the president-elect. Despite losing his Los Angeles home to recent wildfires, he expressed willingness to take on the role.
The appointment also marked a shift in Gibson’s public stance towards Trump, who had been an enemy of the actor until recently.
Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5091250-mel-gibson-donald-trump-special-envoy-hollywood