Matt Gaetz: “What this war has proven to me is both the United States and…”

“I don't even get the 20% tariff thing. Maybe, maybe I'm seeing it wrong and you can help me. But what does it matter if Iran is denying passage anyway? What this war has proven to me is both the United States and Iran can clog up the straits. Yes. So it becomes an exercise in who can endure the most pain. And I don't apologize for the fact that I don't want the people I love and care about.” (24:33–24:39)

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