Actor Mel Gibson, who lost his home in the recent Los Angeles wildfires, criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for their handling of the disaster, calling it 'monumental mismanagement'. Gibson expresses his frustration with existing problems in the city and questions the leadership's ability to address them effectively.
Actor Mel Gibson has joined the growing chorus of prominent individuals criticizing elected officials for their handling of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Gibson, who personally lost his home in the disaster, expressed his scathing views in an exclusive interview with Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo for the debut episode of the 'Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo' podcast.
A video showing the aftermath of the fires played in the background as Gibson recounted his experience, highlighting the devastation that engulfed his property. While California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for significant changes in wildfire combat and prevention strategies, Gibson remains unconvinced. He questioned Newsom's and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's proposed plans to 'reimagine' the city, pointing to existing problems such as rampant crime, homelessness, high taxes, and mismanagement of resources like water and the fire department. 'As a citizen here, Newsom and Bass, they want us to trust them to reimagine the city, our city, and how they think it should be. I mean, look at what they’ve done so far to this town,' Gibson stated. 'You got nothing but rampant crime, acute homelessness, high taxes, mismanagement of water, firefighters, defunding the department, and we’re supposed to trust them with millions of dollars to sort of remake where we live? It’s our city, it’s the city of the people, and they have another plan. … There’s still people from the Woolsey Fire still living in trailers. … When have you ever seen the government ‘build back better’? … At the very least, it's insensitive.' The devastating fires erupted on January 7th, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as their homes and businesses were ravaged. Gibson, while acknowledging the emotional toll of losing his home, surprisingly saw a silver lining in the tragedy. He described his burnt-down house as a 'purification,' hinting that the experience might be a preparation for his upcoming project, 'The Resurrection of the Christ,' the sequel to his 2004 film, 'The Passion of the Christ.' 'It was an odd mixture of sadness … kind of a weird realization and blessing … because I thought they’re just things. … I’m going to miss some stuff. There was valuable stuff … personal stuff, that just breaks my heart. … I feel like I’m being stripped down and prepared for something else. … That’s maybe very personal, but I feel like the Almighty’s preparing me to do something big,' he shared. Gibson's comments reflect a growing sentiment among some Angelenos who are disillusioned with the city's leadership and the perceived lack of adequate response to the fires. His experience, coupled with the broader concerns about crime, homelessness, and economic disparities, paints a picture of a city grappling with deep-seated challenges. The actor's outspoken criticism of elected officials and his belief in individual responsibility in the face of adversity underscore a sense of urgency and a call for collective action to address the city's pressing issues
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