Hello, Friends —
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Despite the doom and gloom of news headlines, we live in a time of incredible opportunity, in the greatest country on Earth. Now is the time we must work together to keep the American experiment alive, instead of succumbing to the America-last agenda of the radical left. The ever-growing wave of cultural Marxism is a deadly pandemic — one that’s been spreading for years. The only antidote is a commitment to the ‘America First’ principles which have made America great since its founding. We can start by bringing our troops home, reining in Marxist cancel culture, and protecting our national identity.
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| AMERICAN IDENTITY |
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| We are in a culture war with the left, and the only way to win is to hold on to what has made America great. Our greatness is manifested in our national anthem, our history, our businesses, and our people.
We cannot allow our sense of national identity to be eroded by the left’s constant attempts at demoralization. We want our national identity to stay strong, so patriots who love our country will continue to fight for our country to be the very best version of itself.
I’ll never stop fighting for America. Watch my latest on Fox News HERE, where I discussed Marxist cancel culture, among other subjects.
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| CHANGE OF COMMAND |
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| On July 14, I was proud to attend the change-of-command ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Decisive at NAS Pensacola. Congratulations to Cmdr. John McWhite — and for more details and pictures, please visit HERE. |
| EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE |
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On Friday, July 17, I participated in a virtual roundtable with Richard Corcoran, Florida’s Education Commissioner, and Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Schools for Okaloosa County, about preparing our community and our state for the upcoming school year.
In a chaotic educational landscape, we must ensure that our students don’t fall behind, and do everything we can to equip students with the tools they need in order to succeed.
Video of the event is available here.
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FLAG DELIVERIES |
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In an abundance of caution, we will be postponing flag deliveries until we can safely reopen our Washington, D.C. office, which I hope will be soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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ARE YOU LISTENING?
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| Listen to my podcast, “Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz,” for a behind-the-scenes look into the latest news from the Washington swamp. With new episodes released daily, you won’t want to miss it!
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CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION |
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As Florida continues reopening its economy, click for further information on the status of Escambia, Okaloosa, Holmes, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties:
Additionally, all of our local military installations are regularly updating their websites with details about base access (and more) due to the pandemic. For more information, visit:
Finally, my staff and I have received several queries about unemployment during the pandemic. Below are some helpful resources:
- Please visit here to file an unemployment claim.
- Please visit here for a video tutorial on applying for reemployment assistance.
- Please visit here for a COVID-19 Reemployment Resource Guide.
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Gaetz in the News
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The Hill — July 14, 2020
GOP lawmakers push amendment to rescind authority for troops in Afghanistan
“The amendment from House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) mirrors legislation introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in the Senate.”
Fox News — July 13, 2020
Roger Stone hails ‘enormously courageous’ Trump, says he ‘saved my life’ after ‘most horrible experience’
“‘He stayed on this case with every twist and turn, wasn’t afraid to take on the judge. He’s a man of incredible loyalty and he’s a great friend. He may be the best friend a man can have, so my hat’s off to him, and also congressman Matt Gaetz from Florida, who I hope to live long enough to see in the White House,’ Stone said.”
The Daily Caller — July 13, 2020
REP. MATT GAETZ And REP. RO KHANNA: Congress Should Welcome Troops Home — Not Delay Their Return
“Fortunately, a re-energized coalition of progressives and conservatives is galvanized to bring our troops home. One of us is one of the President’s leading critics, and the other is one of his closest allies. We are united in our conviction that Congress should lead efforts to disentangle our troops from bloody and costly endless wars.”
Breitbart News — July 12, 2020
Gaetz: BLM Organizers Have a Lot ‘in Common’ with Confederate Generals — Both Dedicated to ‘Destruction
“Saturday on Fox News Channel’s “Justice,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) rejected the stated motivations of some of the Black Lives Matter protests given the statues the protesters have targeted.”
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What We’re Reading
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Worth.com — July 14, 2020
Cannabis Was Deemed an Essential Business. So, Why Can’t the Industry Bank Legally?
Fox News — July 15, 2020
Coronavirus update: Florida labs not reporting negative test results, report says
Washington Examiner — July 14, 2020
Florida hospital system CEO says ICUs are stocked, fully prepared, and not overwhelmed
Fox News — July 13, 2020
‘Protect Our Police’ PAC, set up to elect pro-cop candidates, brings in $100G in first week
American Greatness — July 14, 2020
OK, Boomers: BLM Is Not Marxist, It’s Racist
Fox News — July 14, 2020
Bari Weiss quits New York Times after bullying by colleagues over views: ‘They have called me a Nazi and a racist’
Florida Trend — June 25, 2020
In Florida and nationwide, cyber-security jobs are waiting to be filled
Washington Examiner — July 14, 2020
Ivanka Trump: College isn’t the only job path; ‘Find something new’
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