BENSON BYTE: “Either They’re Stupid, or Insane” - Rep. Carlos Giménez Blasts Dem Socialists for Radical Rhetoric
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Rep. Carlos Giménez, Republican Congressman from Florida’s 28th congressional district, joined us on The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the state of Cuba, communism, and socialism. Giménez details the dire living and financial conditions in Cuba he has heard— contrasting it from 1959, when they had 2nd highest standard of living, to now being worse than Haiti. He then points out the failure of communism by comparing Miami and Havana in 1959 vs. 2026, discusses with Benson the actions of President Trump that have helped enrich Russia, such as the diesel deal, the spread of socialist and communist ideology in the U.S., and more.
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