‘Mel Has Gone Around the Bend’: Fans Blame the ‘Booze’ as Mel Gibson Makes Troubling Threat to ‘Kill Someone’ During Bizarre Rant at Mar-a-Lago

Actor Mel Gibson sparked heated reactions online after controversial clips from his speech at the “Champions for America Celebration Gala” benefiting America’s Future Inc. on Dec. 10 hit the internet. His remarks, which aligned with far-right conspiracy theories, included one comment where he declared he would “kill” someone if they ever harmed his children. The high-profile event, attended by many conservative personalities, took place at the Mar-a-Lago and became a platform for “The Patriot” actor to address child trafficking in a speech that left social media deeply divided. During his speech, the 68-year-old Gibson praised former National Security Advisor Gen. Michael Flynn, saying, “He and his sister Mary were exposing all these wolves in sheep’s clothing that prey upon our young.” Actor Mel Gibson celebrated Gen. Michael Flynn during an event a Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property, and said he would “kill” someone if they hurt his children. (Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) However, it was his personal comment that drew the most attention. “I mean, I got nine kids. I don’t know, if one of them got stolen or trafficked or something, I’d have to kill someone,” Gibson said. His comments quickly ignited debate online, with some agreeing with him and...