'Just as surprised': Mel Gibson learns of Trump's 'ambassador' role from social media
Mel Gibson apparently had no idea he was going to be one of three MAGA actors tapped by Donald Trump to serve as "special ambassadors" to Hollywood.
The president-elect, who has made cameo appearances himself in dozens of movies and TV shows, made the announcement Thursday afternoon alongside picks for various administration roles. What the roles entail wasn't immediately clear.
"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 posted. "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!"
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"These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest," Trump added. "It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!"
All three actors made recent visits to Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago.
But Trump apparently didn't bother to tell Gibson, who told Variety in a statement he learned of the role through social media.
"I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised. Nevertheless, I heed the call," he said. "My duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can. Any chance the position comes with an Ambassador’s residence?"