Mel Gibson’s California home is still smoldering, but he’s wasted no time in speculating about who might be to blame for the devastating wildfires that destroyed his property.
In a recent appearance on “The Ingraham Angle,” Gibson suggested that the fires might have been intentionally set and allowed to burn.
A Conspiracy Theory Emerges
Gibson told the Fox News host that he couldn’t help but wonder if there was a “purpose” behind the fires, comparing them to “old cattle barons clearing people off the land.”
He even went so far as to ask if people were “commissioned” to start the fires. While he stopped short of directly accusing anyone, his comments have sparked a wave of conspiracy theories online.
A Pattern of Speculation
Gibson’s appearance on “The Ingraham Angle” was just the latest stop on a tour of right-wing media outlets.
As his house was burning, he also appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” where he pushed the unproven idea that ivermectin can cure cancer.
It’s a move that has some critics accusing him of using his platform to spread misinformation.
A Silver Lining for Gibson
Despite the loss of his $14.5 million home, Gibson seems to be taking the destruction in stride.
He’s joked about being relieved of the “burden” of his possessions and even found a positive in the fact that his chickens survived the fire.
“I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff because it’s all in cinders,” he said. “I went home and I said to myself, ‘Well at least I haven’t got any of those pesky plumbing problems anymore.'”
A Wider Trend of Paranoia
Gibson’s comments are part of a larger trend of right-wing speculation about the wildfires. Some MAGA TV presenters have suggested that the fires were intentionally set, while online conspiracy theorists have alleged – without evidence – that they were caused by “directed energy weapons.”
As the people of California struggle to come to terms with the devastation, it’s clear that the debate over the cause of the fires is far from over.