Sen. Rick Scott of Florida issued his own “formal travel advisory for socialists visiting Florida,” in a statement that advised the state is “openly hostile” to socialists and their enablers.
“The state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by Socialists and others who work in the Biden Administration,” wrote Scott in a press release.
His statement came after the NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida on Saturday describing Florida as a terrorist state and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stance against racism in schools as “aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”
The NAACP said that Florida has “become hostile to Black Americans.” The NAACP board of directors chairman Leon W. Russell lives in the Tampa Bay area.
Sen. Scott mocked the NAACP with his own spin: “The state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by Socialists and others who work in the Biden Administration.”
Scott continued, “Let me be clear – any attempts to spread the oppression and poverty that Socialism always brings will be rebuffed by the people of Florida. Travelers should be aware that attempts to spread Socialism in north Florida will fail and be met with laughter and mockery.”
Scott was using the language of the NAACP statement and turning it back on the radical organization. Scott said his travel advisory was “in direct response to the Biden Administration attempts to erase capitalism and the system that has brought prosperity to Florida and the entire United States.”
