Hillsborough County GOP taps controversial emcee for ‘Reagan Day’ event

Share
Invitation for Republic Party of Hillsborough County's "Denim & Diamonds" event // Hillsborough County GOP 9/1

Listen:

The Republican Party of Hillsborough County’s ‘Reagan Day’ event is set to take place on October 13th. The guest list includes Senator Rick Scott and State Attorney Susan Lopez. But the master of ceremonies has a controversial past.

The event is described as a way to mingle with fellow Republicans and hear from elected officials in Tampa. With ticket prices starting at $100, it’ll be hosted by conservative author Will Witt.

Creative Loafing first reported that Witt has a controversial history.

In a video posted to Snapchat, he calls rape “hilarious” while holding down a woman.

He has a background working for PragerU, a media group dedicated to promoting conservative viewpoints. He gained online fame through man-on-the-street videos questioning liberal beliefs.

He’s referred to LGBTQ people as groomers and alluded to a racist theory of great replacement.

WMNF reached out to the Republican Party of Hillsborough County for comment and are awaiting a response.

You may also like

‘Everything is on the line’: Tampa voters speak out on election day

It’s Election Day, and voters in Tampa are making sure...

Political reporter William March
Billionaire donors pour money into DeSantis-led campaign targeting Andrew Warren

A dormant political action committee recently received $2.5 million from...

2024 election candidate signs
Election Day conversation with Hillsborough’s Supervisor of Elections

Election Day 2024 in Florida. Hillsborough SoE Craig Latimer plus...

Election Day 2024: Live updates & results

Live election coverage with local newscasts every 20 minutes, real-time...

Ways to listen

WMNF is listener-supported. That means we don't advertise like a commercial station, and we're not part of a university.

Ways to support

WMNF volunteers have fun providing a variety of needed services to keep your community radio station alive and kickin'.

Follow us on Instagram

Freak Show
Player position: