At a time when the election of the newly elected President Donald Trump is controversial. Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General Raising eyebrows, an old video of a Republican defending his controversial remarks on women attending pro-abortion rights rallies has gone viral. Anti-abortion advocate Gaetz caused controversy in 2022 by calling abortion rights protesters “ugly” and overweight.

In the viral video, Gaetz is seen doubling down on remarks he made during a summit that women Protest for reproductive rights Were very unattractive to get pregnant. When asked by a reporter about his response to those who found his comment offensive, Gaetz casually replied, “Get angry.”

The firebrand Florida politician made controversial comments as protests erupted across the United States in response to the Supreme Court’s repeal of national abortion rights (Roe v. Wade).

Speaking to college students at a summit in Tampa, Gaetz called pro-abortion protesters too overweight and “just disgusting” to march.

“Why is it that women who have the least chance of getting pregnant are the most worried about miscarriage? If you look like a sore thumb, no one wants to get you pregnant,” Getz said. Getz said. His remarks invited backlash from Democrats and celebrities.

Gaetz, who was chosen by Trump to head the Justice Department, has been a controversial figure and was the subject of a federal sex-trafficking investigation. However, no charges were brought against him. The investigation stems from allegations that Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old girl.

The flamboyant politician, known for his tongue-in-cheek comments, was also the subject of an ethics investigation in the House of Representatives over allegations of drug abuse and misuse of campaign funds.