THE VIEW
This week, I joined the ladies of “The View” to discuss our country’s incredible economic growth, which has been a direct result of President Trump’s pro-growth, pro-worker, and pro-American economic policies. (As expected, they didn’t seem to share my support for the president).
I also discussed the wild leftward lurch of Democrats, who are increasingly following the lead of the “Venezuela wing” of their party. That seemed to have ruffled a few feathers. Nevertheless, it was a surprisingly pleasant discussion — except when Joy Behar tried to call President Trump my boss. That is not the case: my bosses are the people of Florida’s First Congressional District, with one of the highest concentrations of active-duty military and veterans anywhere in the country. For a time, Northwest Florida was even home to Meghan McCain’s father, the late Senator John McCain.
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THANK YOU LETTER TO POTUS
This week, alongside over 100 members of Congress, I signed onto a letter thanking President Trump for his commitment to our constitutional liberties and his tireless defense of family values.
We seen record-low unemployment and unprecedented economic gains under President Trump, and our religious liberties have never been more secure. The administration’s bold policymaking sends a message to the international community that America is committed to religious freedom, and that America protects the right to life.
Thank You Letter to President Trump
FIGHTING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
President Trump’s commitment to enforcing immigration policy has made him a lot of enemies. In many parts of our country, local governments with “sanctuary city” policies brazenly violate federal law, refusing to turn over important information to the men and women of ICE and CBP. Their goal is to prevent illegal aliens who are arrested for violent crimes from being deported.
While there is a place for disagreement and debate, it should never come at the safety and security of our citizens. Sadly, not everyone in Washington shares our commitment to justice, safety, and the rule of law.
Recently, Attorney General Barr announced that the Department of Justice would immediately start filing lawsuits against ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions for interfering with federal immigration enforcement, and would begin a national review of ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions.
In June, Governor DeSantis signed a bill to prohibit localities from adopting ‘sanctuary city’ policies. Under the measure, undocumented immigrants can be turned over to federal immigration enforcement if they are subject to detainer requests. Governor DeSantis’s decision was bold and brave, and I am glad to see his efforts being echoed by the federal government under AG Barr. I applaud the Attorney General for his efforts.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
OPEN GAETZ DAY
I want to thank everyone who came out for the first Open Gaetz Day of the 2020s! With a booming economy and a military that has been rebuilt at last, we had a lot to talk about. I enjoyed hearing from the great people of Northwest Florida and was happy to answer your questions. It is my great honor to fight for you in Washington D.C., but there’s truly no place like home.
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Townhall — February 20, 2020
Matt Gaetz Tells ‘The View’ Trump Should Pardon Roger Stone
“Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) went on ABC’s “The View” Thursday morning. The congressman’s appearance coincided with the sentencing of Roger Stone, a longtime friend and former campaign advisor to President Trump.”
Florida Daily — February 19, 2020
Matt Gaetz Backs Air Force Growing Mission at Duke and Hurlburt Field
“At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., applauded U.S. Air Force Sec. Barbara Barrett for signing two basing decisions directly impacting military installations in Northwest Florida, acknowledging that the region is best equipped to accommodate a rapidly-developing military mission.”
Daily Wire — February 19, 2020
Trump Expected To Name Top Ambassador To Head Of National Intelligence
“Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tweeted: ‘Fifty years ago a gay man or woman couldn’t work in the intelligence community. Today President Trump is appointing an openly gay man to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence. Congratulations, Ambassador @RichardGrenell’.”
Fox News — February 17, 2020
Rep. Gaetz on voting to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
“Iran will never be free from this president’s actions, as a consequence of the power he has under Article 2 of the Constitution and under the War Powers Act. He can act, even preemptively, to defend our interests, our allies, our troops. But no president should be able to drag our country into another multi-decade war, and that’s why I will be voting for the Iran resolution again.”
Breitbart News — February 17, 2020
Gaetz on McCabe Not Charged: ‘Makes People Believe That an Old FBI Business Card May Be Doubling as a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card’
“Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Sunday reacted to the Department of Justice’s announcement it was not pursuing criminal charges against former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe, who was under investigation for possible involvement in a leak about the Clinton Foundation investigation.”
NW Florida Daily — February 17, 2020
Funeral services set for 7th Group soldier killed in Afghanistan
“The remains of Rodriguez and Gutierrez returned to American soil on Feb. 10, and were met at Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base by President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and other officials, along with the soldiers’ families.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
American Greatness — February 18, 2020
Georgetown Library Bans ‘Offensive’ Books
National Review — February 19, 2020
The Mike Bloomberg of the TV Ads Is Not the Mike Bloomberg of the Debate Stage
Townhall — February 21, 2020
Acting DNI Director Has a Mandate: Clean Up the Intelligence Community
Wall Street Journal — February 21, 2020
Google Resists Demand From States in Digital-Ad Probe
Townhall — February 20, 2020
BREAKING: Roger Stone Sentenced to 40 Months in Aftermath of Shoddy Trump-Russia Witch-hunt Probe
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