Florida GOP senator gets pounded after he whines about helping state governments crippled by COVID-19

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) on Monday drew a fierce backlash after he complained about having to help out state and local governments that have seen their revenue streams destroyed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While talking with reporters, Scott claimed it wasn't fair to ask taxpayers in Florida to help out states like New York and California that have been hit hard by the pandemic.

"It's not fair to the taxpayers of Florida," Scott complained. "We sit here, we live within our means, and then New York, Illinois, California and other states don't. And we're supposed to go bail them out? That's not right."

In reality, all states had been living "within their means" before the coronavirus outbreak shut down economic activity, thus dealing a massive blow to state revenue collections.

Additionally, many Twitter users pointed out that Florida is a massive recipient of federal aid, especially during hurricane season when the state relies on the federal government to help it deal with natural disasters.

Check out some reactions to Scott below.