Matt Gaetz attacks protesters at rally with Marjorie Taylor Greene Cut

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) attacked the protesters after his and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) rally in California was canceled, forcing them to hold a press conference outside.

The controversial Republican duo attacked the left and praised an “America First” program after several venues blocked them from hosting their event in Riverside on Saturday.

Outside City Hall, Representative Gaetz and Representative Greene spoke out against Democrats as well as Republican members of Congress before the Florida lawmaker turned to the protesters.

Speaking to dozens of America First supporters, Rep. Gaetz said in a video released by the conservative Right Side Broadcasting Network: “They tried to cancel us online, they tried to sue us in real life. , they can try to shut down our but we will lead this fight to them in the courts, in the halls of Congress and, if necessary, in the streets. “

He continued, “Thank you so much for standing up and fighting with us. It’s an energy and an enthusiasm that we have to carry all over this great country. And, you know what, you have proven that you win when you win. you present.

“It’s a happy and inclusive movement. We even want to free Britney. But you know who’s not happy? These pathetic losers out there who bring so much negativity and sadness, then we’ll be the great lineage of the America. For our people and our values ​​and our borders and our police. “

Gesturing towards the protesters, Rep. Gaetz continued, “And they will live the sad lives they are living now. God bless you, God bless America and let’s get them. USAUSAUSA”

During the speech, Representative Gaetz also claimed that the COVID-19 originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which although considered a possible theory of the origins of the pandemic, has not been confirmed. .

Rep. Gaetz and Rep. Greene intended to hold the “America First” rally at the Riverside Convention Center, but were told he would not go ahead in a statement from the mayor.

Pro Mayor Tem Gaby Plascencia said in a statement, “Riverside is a diverse and inclusive community, so it’s heartwarming to hear that this event will not move forward.

“I’m disappointed we’ve even gotten to this point because these speakers are the antithesis of everything Riverside stands for.”

They were forced to hold the press conference after three sites canceled their appearances. Representative Greene then criticized Cancel Culture for failing to secure a location.

Rep. Gaetz suggested that he and Rep. Greene were planning to take legal action in response to the cancellations in a statement posted on Twitter.

“The Woketopians are so scared of a dose of # AmericaFirst in California. The rally is still happening today!” he wrote. “These quotes are going to make great plays in the @RepMTG lawsuit and I will file them.”