Mel Gibson Joins Recall Effort Against California Governor Gavin Newsom

The actor criticized Newsom's handling of recent wildfires and broader state issues, calling for leadership change.

Mel Gibson announced his support for the SavingCalifornia.vote campaign to recall Governor Gavin Newsom, citing 'gross mismanagement' during the Palisades and Eaton fires.
The fires, which devastated Southern California, destroyed nearly 13,000 homes and caused significant loss of life and property, including Gibson's own Malibu home.
Gibson criticized Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for negligence in preparing for and responding to the wildfires, which he claims could have been mitigated.
The recall campaign aims to gather 15 million signatures within 160 days to trigger a special election, with organizers citing broader grievances about homelessness, crime, and inflation under Newsom's leadership.
Newsom's office dismissed the recall effort as a partisan move, arguing it would waste $200 million in taxpayer funds needed for emergency response and recovery.