Michigan Republican Rep. Matt Maddock mistakes NCAA basketball teams for "illegal invaders" at Detroit Metro Airport

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Source: CBS News


Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock posted on X, claiming that buses were loading with "illegal invaders" at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. But airport officials say it was college basketball players who arrived for the Sweet 16 games on Friday at Little Ceasars Arena.

The Republican lawmaker posted at about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday with pictures of the three buses outside of the airport. In his post, Maddock said, "Happening right now. Three buses just loaded up with illegal invaders at Detroit Metro. Anyone have any idea where they're headed with their police escort?"

However, a spokesperson with the Wayne County Airport Authority sent a statement to CBS News Detroit, saying, "The four men's basketball teams competing in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 at Little Caesars Arena arrived at DTW Wednesday evening. The buses seen in a photograph circulating online were transporting the basketball teams and their respective staffs."

Detroit is hosting two games Friday at Little Caesars Arena for the third rounds of the tournament. Teams who will be playing in the Motor City are Creighton vs. Tennessee and Gonzaga vs. Purdue.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/matt-maddock-falsely-claims-illegal-invaders-detroit-metro-airport-it-was-ncaa-baskebtall-teams/

[we can do it]

1. Not a mistake. Racist fear mongering.

[lonely bird]

7. Damn straight

That asshat knew exactly what he was doing.

Disgusting p.o.s. that he is.

[CurtEastPoint]

2. I swear they have to get a degree in Stupidity to be in that 'party' (AKA 'Cult') Read the shit he and his wife...snort

'Meshawn' (Meshawn, he Matt) have been up to. Anti vax, election denier, violence predictor.. blah blah

Now the anointed 'power couple' puking

[magicarpet]

3. Terrorists from Africa invading AmeriKKKa.

Doom, doom, doom, and more doom.

[Walleye]

4. There's really no excuse for that kind of shit.

[Archae]

5. The stupidest part about this guy...

When several at Twitter/X pointed out his screwup, he doubles down and calls them "kommies."

[SunSeeker]

6. He STILL hasn't deleted his tweet, even after being "community noted to hell" and ratioed.

https://x.com/matthewmaddock/status/1773143040724451761?s=20

https://x.com/JBillsPok3r/status/1773406793554907391?s=20

[okaawhatever]

17. Why would he? The attention and donations from MAGA types

Will get him elected to higher office.

[Blue Idaho]

8. Being a Republican means

Never having to say you are sorry. 🤮

[Mysterian]

13. Republicans are stupid cowards

who lack the moral courage and integrity to admit a mistake.

[Skittles]

9. most employees would be fired for that kind of blatant racist behavior

why the FUCK is he allowed to get away with it

[DownriverDem]

11. Employee?

He's an elected repub rep.

[Skittles]

14. so, no standards of behavior?

WE PAY THEIR SALARY

[DownriverDem]

10. Our local ABC News

reached out to the head of the Michigan Republican Party & Maddock. There was no response. What pigs.

[louis-t]

12. I wouldn't trust Matt Maddock to water my plants

much less represent me in government. Huge moron.

[Novara]

15. As I've always said: Michigan's republicans are a special brand of stupid.

We grow 'em especially stupid.

[Mysterian]

16. People vote for these morons

It's mind-boggling to me that people want idiots making important decisions for them.

[electric_blue68]

18. 11:28PM 4/1 Re: link - Post STILL up. Rascist Scum!