- John Oliver critiques Mel Gibson over gun rights and DOJ firing during Last Week Tonight.
- Liz Oyer claims she was fired after opposing Mel Gibson’s gun rights restoration.
- Mel Gibson’s controversial history includes domestic violence and antisemitic remarks.
- Oliver highlights political hypocrisy surrounding antisemitism and freedom of speech.
John Oliver, the host of Last Week Tonight, recently targeted Mel Gibson in his latest episode, diving into the controversy surrounding the actor’s restored gun rights and the firing of a Justice Department attorney.
Liz Oyer, a senior DOJ attorney, alleged that she was let go after pushing back against reinstating Gibson’s firearm rights—rights he lost due to a domestic violence misdemeanor conviction back in 2011.
Oyer claimed she faced pressure from higher-ups to put Gibson on a list of candidates for gun rights restoration. She pushed back, pointing out Gibson’s violent past and controversial history. Just hours later, she was reportedly shown the door. In conversations with the media, she expressed shock over her firing and suggested it was directly tied to her refusal to back Gibson.
During his show, Oliver criticized the choice to restore Gibson’s gun rights, emphasizing the actor’s track record of offensive comments and domestic abuse issues. He humorously referred to Gibson as “best known for his work in screaming” and urged viewers to check out his Wikipedia page for a lengthy list of scandals.
Oliver also took a lighthearted detour to discuss Gibson’s father, Hutton Peter Gibson, labeling him a Holocaust denier and conspiracy theorist with some pretty outrageous beliefs. He joked that having Mel Gibson as a son wasn’t even the most concerning part of Hutton’s legacy.
The segment didn’t just focus on Gibson; Oliver connected the topic to wider issues surrounding political bias and freedom of speech during Donald Trump’s presidency. He called out the hypocrisy in defending antisemitism while simultaneously supporting figures like Gibson. The episode wrapped up with Oliver condemning the actions of the Justice Department and calling for accountability in decisions that affect public safety.
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Last Updated on March 17, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
