Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott appears to be taking a jab at the NAACP, issuing what he called a “formal travel advisory for socialists” who visit his state. Scott said the state was “openly hostile” to all 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,” Scott said in a press release.
The announcement from Scott comes after last week’s warning from the NAACP, which issued a travel advisory for Black Americans who plan on traveling to Florida.
“Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals,” the NAACP said in its statement. “Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by African Americans and other communities of color.”
Scott’s statement appears to be a direct response to the social justice group that declared Florida “hostile” to minorities.
Throughout his statement, Scott used similar language as the NAACP, as an apparent shot at the organization.
“Let me be clear – any attempts to spread the oppression and poverty that Socialism always brings will be rebuffed by the people of Florida,” the senator added. “Travelers should be aware that attempts to spread Socialism in north Florida will fail and be met with laughter and mockery.”
The NAACP is only one of several groups that have posted warnings about Florida. Others include the civil rights organization, The League of United Latin American Citizens, and the LGTBQ+ rights group, Equality Florida.
Scott finished his travel advisory saying it is a “direct response to the Biden Administration attempts to erase capitalism and the system that has brought prosperity to Florida and the entire United States.”
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