A Tallahassee woman was arrested and charged with assaulting US Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) on the evening of April 29.
Rep. Gaetz and his wife were attending a private event in Sandestin, Florida when he was assaulted by 41 year-old Selena J. Chambers.
Chambers, a Tallahassee resident was arrested by Walton County officers and charged with one count of battery on an elected official and one count of battery, to touch or strike. She is a registered Democrat and self-described member of the “Resistance.”
Rep. Gaetz released the following statement and reacted to the arrest of Ms. Chambers during his podcast “Firebrand.”
“I will never allow the safety of Northwest Floridians to be comprised. I will be pressing charges against this individual in order to uphold the civility our community deserves.
Thank you to the Walton County Sheriff’s office for taking swift action.”
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida)
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