John Oliver criticized a statement from a Justice Department official who claimed she was dismissed for not suggesting that Mel Gibson’s firearms privileges should be reinstated, remarking that the star of "Mad Max" and "Braveheart" is predominantly recognized for his role in shouting scenes.
The previous week, Elizabeth G. Oyer—who once served as a pardon attorney at the Department of Justice—shared this information with the audience. New York Times The day following her refusal to include Gibson’s name in a memorandum endorsing nine individuals for reinstatement of firearm privileges, she was dismissed from her position.
Frankly, it’s astonishing that she was let go simply because she believed Mel Gibson, most famous for his shouting roles, shouldn’t possess firearms," Oliver remarked during the newest installment of "Last Week Tonight." "Should you need a refresher on the details of his multiple controversies, I suggest looking at his Wikipedia entry.
Oyer informed the Times that she was tired of reinstating Gibson's privileges after he pleaded no contest in 2011 to a misdemeanor for assaulting his then-girlfriend. Nevertheless, she mentioned being motivated to proceed due to the performer's "individual connection with President Trump." Shortly prior to Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in January, he decided to appoint Gibson, along with Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight, were appointed as "special ambassadors." to restore business to Hollywood that has been lost to "foreign countries."
Oliver next focused on Gibson's father, since he found "the first paragraph" of the man’s Wikipedia entry to be “amazing.”
Peter Hutton Gibson was an American conspiracy theorist, who also denied the Holocaust, wrote extensively on sedevacantism — the idea that there has been no legitimate pope since 1958; he served as a WWII veteran, won the title of 'Jeopardy!' grand champion in 1968, and became a parent to eleven offspring, including the renowned actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson," stated Oliver. "What a remarkable individual this person was—considering all his controversial beliefs, raising such a notable son might almost seem like his lesser concern.
Representatives of Gibson did not promptly reply to the inquiries. Oliver’s “Last WeekTonight” is available on Max. Here’s the request for comments.
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