Woman arrested for throwing drink at conservative Rep. Matt Gaetz outside Florida town hall

A Florida woman — a onetime congressional candidate — was arrested after throwing a drink at Congressman Matt Gaetz as the Republican lawmaker was leaving a town hall event in Pensacola on Saturday.

Video of the incident posted to Twitter shows Gaetz walking outside the Brew Ha Ha restaurant on Saturday as a throng of protesters decried his appearance. At one point, a flying drink comes into the video frame, although it’s unclear if the drink actually hit Gaetz.“Clearly it takes more than a drink to slow down our great team,” he wrote. “We are always thankful to the brave law enforcement officials who keep everyone safe at our events.

"All people are invited to participate in our #OpenGaetz town hall events regardless of viewpoint,” his office told The Hill. “If anyone assaults anyone else, they can expect to be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law to ensure the security of all law-abiding participants. We continue to express our deep gratitude to the brave law enforcement officials who always keep our events and our community safe.

A staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, the lawmaker also faced widespread backlash after he tweeted, without evidence, that former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen had cheated on his wife and that he had new information to disclose. Gaetz sent the tweet hours before Cohen was set to testify before the House Oversight Committee. He later apologized, and The Florida Bar subsequently opened an investigation into possible witness tampering.

Was it in a can?

Is that a shakedown ?

Wast of a good drink

The Left is full of a bunch of hateful people.

Why ? Did she miss ?

What is her bond....can we donate to her bail

He probably started licking it off his clothing.

What world we live in.

If you're going to get arrested you may as well use a brick...

Can you tell us was the drink hot or cold ?

I would throw something much worse.

Is there a go fund me

Why?

Why wasn't he arrested for trying to intimidate Cohen before his testimony to Congress earlier this year? Does Florida still let him to hold his law license? Which is more serious offense, throwing a drink at someone or obstruction of justice?

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You NEVER see republicans doing shit like this.

She is a hero.

If you’re going to get arrested....maybe use something other than a liquid

Sometimes the punishment is worth it. I'd buy her a new milkshake.

Milkshake?

Matt Gates has done worse, why wasn’t he arrested?

Matt G

Just water ? If you are going to get arrested throw cow manure instead !! It does a better job.!

Worth it

Call Daddy Gaetz right away!! He will get you out of it, just like Junior!! RepMattGaetz !! HURRY!!

What she didn't throw a milk shake ? Too abd !

Where can I send $ for her bail and defense?

He should be arrested for impersonating a human being.

I’m certain the congressman would have preferred a second amendment nut case over a simple drink

That’s a waste of my taxpayer money. mattgaetz deserves a lot worse than a milkshake. He is a monster intent on destroying our nation

A true Patriot.

God bless her

Water melts snowflakes

Why was she arrested? Did she miss?

How can I help pay her bail?

Good start

Worth it.

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