WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following the acquittal of former President Donald Trump, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The attack on the Capitol we all witnessed on January 6 was horrific and the lawless thugs who are responsible for the disgusting violence we saw do not represent America. They should all be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. However, this week, instead of addressing the serious issues facing our nation, Democrats in Congress put our work for the American people on hold and pushed forward with an unconstitutional impeachment trial. The Democrats’ political theater was better suited for the Kennedy Center than the U.S. Capitol. It was a waste of everyone’s time and tax dollars. 

“It’s time to get back to work. I am more focused than ever on battling the coronavirus pandemic, addressing our nation’s unsustainable $27 trillion debt, holding our adversaries and the brutal dictators that lead them accountable and finding real solutions that protect DACA and tackle America’s border security problem. I’ll continue fighting to make Washington work and get things done for Florida families.”

While Democrats attempted to stop the Senate’s work on behalf of the American people, Senator Scott took the following actions:

• Sen. Rick Scott reintroduced the STOP COVID-19 Act
• Sens. Rick Scott and Josh Hawley introduced WHO Accountability Act to address inaction and lies about the coronavirus pandemic
• Sen. Rick Scott to Colleagues: Inflation from Unsustainable Federal Debt Hurts American Families

Senator Scott also continued his work this week to hold the Biden Administration accountable:

• Sen. Rick Scott: Biden Must Stand Up for Human Rights; Reject Rejoining UN Human Rights Council
• Sen. Rick Scott: $15 Minimum Wage Will Kill 1.4 Million Jobs and Devastate U.S. Economy
• Sen. Rick Scott: Democrats Ignore the Facts in Continued Push for Wasteful Blue State Bailouts
• Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Reversal on Communist China Crackdown is Short-Sighted and Dangerous
• Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Failure to Call Israeli PM Netanyahu is Unacceptable

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