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Mel Gibson has sparked outrage on social media after he was seen saluting Donald Trump at a UFC match.
The actor and director, 65, held his hand to his forehead as the former US president walked by.
Trump walked by surrounded by bodyguards as he waved to the crowd Saturday's MMA fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
Some Twitter users said they were not surprised that Gibson supported the Republican, while others called him a 'true patriot'.
Gibson, who doesn't speak publicly about his political views, appeared to be a few feet away from Trump.
Many social media users were not surprised by the news of Gibson 'supporting' Trump.
Gibson became a controversial character after a series of antisemitic comments throughout his career.
He was criticised after the release of his movie The Passion Of The Christ in 2004, which was controversial for its gory violence and alleged antisemitism.
In 2010, Winona Ryder alleged that Gibson referred to her as an 'oven dodger', in reference to her Jewish background. Gibon's representative said the allegations were '100% untrue'.
One said: 'The Mel Gibson news is the least shocking thing ever, but also... who cares? One loser saluting another. Big whoop.'
Meanwhile, another commented: 'I think Mel Gibson saluting Trump is going to make me fall over and die from being NOT SURPRISED.'
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