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Matt Gaetz: “It is hard for me to identify any major sector of the…”

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

The Anchormen Show EP 127 - CHINA, RINOs, & AOC w/ Pearson Sharp

Published May 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 11:31

Do you want them processing meat? Do you want them having control over the lumber supply or plastics or chemicals? It is hard for me to identify any major sector of the American economy [for Chinese investment]. I don't even think these Chinese should be owning sports teams. And I'm talking about, you know, the guy who owns the Brooklyn Nets is like the CEO of Alibaba. (11:31–11:36)

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Asserts difficulty in finding any major sector suitable for Chinese investment in the U.S. economy.

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