Gaetz Begs For FEMA Aid Days After Voting Against It

The Hill reports:

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) says he wants Congress to approve additional funds to help his state recover from Hurricane Ian after voting against a government funding measure last week that freed up $18.8 billion in federal disaster aid. Gaetz joined 15 other Florida lawmakers in voting against the continuing resolution, which allows the government to remain funded at the current spending levels through mid-December and includes a new round of funding for Ukraine, as well as for disaster aid.

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Dear Congress:

On behalf of my fellow Florida Man in grave need of assistance….

Just send us like half of what you sent Ukraine.

Signed,

Your Fellow Americans

— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) October 2, 2022