Mediate reports:
When Congressman Matt Gaetz spoke at CPAC Friday — proudly calling himself a “Florida man” — he went on a tear against Cheney to applause from the crowd. Gaetz talked about “whip[ping] the establishment,” and then added, “Speaking of people who ought to lose primaries…”
“If Liz Cheney were on this stage today, she would get booed off of it!” Gaetz said. As the crowd cheered, he continued, “What does that say? The leadership of our party is not found in Washington D.C., you are the energy, we are America, that’s why they’re in DC and we’re here in the Sunshine State of Florida.”
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Gaetz at CPAC: “Florida is like an amazing woman. Adventurous, beautiful, mostly sunny, sometimes a little crazy, and always here to encourage and support success…”
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 26, 2021
Matt Gaetz at @CPAC: I’m a canceled man in some corners of the Internet. I’m a banned man in the state of NJ. I’m a wanted man by the Deep State.
“But every day, I’m a FLORIDA MAN, and it is good to be home!”
This is either the least or most self-aware thing I’ve ever heard.
— Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) February 26, 2021
Rep. Matt Gaetz, at CPAC, proudly declares: “I’m a Florida Man.”pic.twitter.com/tB2OAChGHi
— The Recount (@therecount) February 26, 2021