Gibson has long backed Trump. The “Lethal Weapon” star in 2021 was caught on camera appearing to give a military-style salute in the direction of the then-former president during a UFC fight. In October 2024, Gibson insulted Trump’s Democratic rival Kamala Harris as having “ the IQ of a fence post .”

Gibson, the legendary Hollywood actor, said he was "just as surprised" that Trump named him one of three stars to serve as "ambassador" to Hollywood.