'Florida is openly hostile toward Socialists': Rick Scott appears to mock NAACP travel advisory by issuing one of his own

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fl.) has issued a travel advisory warning any socialists who will be venturing into the Sunshine State that they will find Florida to be inhospitable toward their ideology.

"Today, Senator Rick Scott issued a formal travel advisory for all socialists visiting the state of Florida. The travel advisory comes in direct response to the Biden Administration's attempts to erase capitalism and the system that has brought prosperity to Florida and the entire United States," a press release stated.

"Florida is openly hostile toward Socialists, Communists, and those that enable them. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida devalues and marginalizes the contributions of, and the challenges faced by Socialists and others who work in the Biden Administration," the "formal travel notice" declares, according to a press release.

"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 said, according to the press release. "However, in much of Central and South Florida, the situation is far more dangerous for Socialists, as they may encounter people from Cuba, Venezuela, and other parts of Central and South America and the Caribbean who have direct knowledge of, and experience with, the horrors of Socialism."

The language of Scott's press release appears to mimic the wording of the NAACP's recent announcement that its board of directors was issuing a travel advisory regarding Florida.

"Today, the NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. The travel advisory comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis' aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools," the NAACP release declared.

"Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. 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," the formal notice declares, according to the NAACP.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will reportedly announce a 2024 presidential bid during a Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk on Wednesday evening.

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