Other Republicans in Congress
While Cruz’s baseless claims got the most attention, other GOP legislators tweeted evidence that they, too, either had no idea what they were talking about or were just making shit up.
“As a loyal Southwest customer who has been flying safely throughout the pandemic and is utterly opposed to vaccine mandates, I’m asking, stop the madness before more damage is done,” Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin posted.
Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona tweeted, “I stand with #Southwest Airlines employees who are fighting against these mandates. This isn’t about a vaccine, this is about freedom.”
Rep. Chip Roy, also from Texas, announced his uncharacteristic support for organized labor on the specific issue of spreading the novel coronavirus: “… I am 100% behind them. Tell @SouthwestAir to shove their ‘we LUV employees’ nonsense. Shut them down. And when they come begging for a bailout – not one @HouseGOP or @SenateGOP should support them. #HealthcareFreedom”
