The gas-mask photo was obviously Gaetz’s attempt at humor, as he, like many of his colleagues in the GOP, apparently does not believe in wearing masks or taking other preventative measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
In related news…
This Florida representative, who you’ll be shocked to learn is a member of the Republican Party, would appreciate it if everyone would just shut up about this stupid old coronavirus stuff:
Elsewhere!
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