Rick Scott doesn't want 'anti-Israel' Canadian legislators in Florida
Florida often hosts so-called “snowbirds” from Canada during the winter months. But U.S. Sen. Rick Scott wants to clip the wings of Canadian elected leaders who may want to visit the state in the wake of a decision to ban arm sales to Israel amid its war with Hamas.
“Canada is sending a clear signal of being anti-Israel, so let me send one back on behalf of our state: Florida proudly stands with Israel and always will. Any Canadian politician who voted for this should do everyone a favor and stay out of the Sunshine State,” Scott posted to X.
Canada’s arms sales to Israel don’t amount to much; just $22 million in 2022, per Haaretz. But Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly characterized as a...
