Politician who wanted to kill Johnny Depp’s dogs disgraced
National Party MP Barnaby Joyce’s career has suffered a major setback after footage emerged of him intoxicated and swearing profanities into his phone while lying on a Canberra footpath, prompting his party leader David Littleproud to instruct him to take a leave of absence, stating that Joyce had embarrassed himself and his family.
The news has captured attention nationwide in Australia, as Joyce admitted to making a “big mistake” by combining alcohol and prescription drugs at an event in Parliament House. This incident marks a significant downfall from his earlier image in 2015 when he was praised for his tough stance on Amber and Johnny’s dogs. At that time, as Agriculture Minister, he garnered support for insisting that the celebrity couple’s Yorkshire terriers, brought into Queensland on a private jet in violation of quarantine laws, should return to the United States.
The MP warned that there were only about 50 hours left for Johnny Depp to remove the dogs and suggested they be flown out of the country on the same charter jet he arrived in, threatening to euthanize them if they were not removed.
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Depp responded by calling Joyce a “sweaty, big-gutted man from Australia,” while Heard pleaded guilty the next year to making a false statement on her immigration card and received a one-month good behavior bond. The couple also had to issue an apology video, urging travelers to respect Australia’s quarantine laws.
Despite being viewed as a joke by many globally, Australians were pleased, and Joyce received an award from the country’s Invasive Species Council for “standing up” to Hollywood celebrities amid international ridicule. However, the incident was stressful for the couple, with the latest Popbitch gossip email suggesting it contributed to their marriage’s end.
Heard found humor in the situation, naming her new dog ‘Barnaby Joyce’ for Christmas 2021, which she shared on social media. Joyce responded positively, stating he was “fine” with the name and feeling accomplished that he remained in her thoughts. He joked, “Obviously, I now rate above Johnny Depp.”
Politician who wanted to kill Johnny Depp’s dogs disgraced
