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Matt Gaetz: “I really don't want Chinese investment in biotech.”

Featuring: Matt Gaetz, Republican | Former U.S. House, Florida's 1st District

CHINA, RINOs, & AOC | The Anchormen Show w/ Matt Gaetz & Pearson Sharp

Published May 14, 2026 | Video Starts at 10:59

But then I start to think to myself, is there any area where you would say, okay, I wouldn't mind Chinese investment here? Like, I don't. Biotech. No, I really don't want Chinese investment in biotech. No. In even, like, tourism assets. If China bought the dilapidated hotel down the street and fixed it up and put a Chinese flag out front and brought in a … (10:59–11:03)

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