Hopeful Californians seize on Hollywood icon teasing run for governor — only to be brutally let down

Source: New York Post

A social media account pretending to be run by actor Mel Gibson teased his entry into the race for California governor — sending hopeful fans into a frenzy as the false statement went viral. “People keep asking if I’d step up for California,” read a post on X from the verified account @official_mel_Gb, which had been viewed more than 360,000 times as of Friday morning. “Here’s what I know: Our state deserves courage, conviction, and common sense.