CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A little "bird" joined the group shot with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz while he visited a middle school.
The Florida Republican shared the picture on his Facebook page Tuesday, showing a lively bunch at Shoal River Middle School. A lot of students made funny faces, waved their hands and flashed a "peace" sign or two.
One girl's finger stood out from the rest.
A woman claiming to be the girl's mother apologized:
"As the mother of the little girl very disrespectfully flipping the 'bird', I will be dealing with her at home tonight! I absolutely have raised her better than this, and I promise this will NEVER happen again! I have been dealing with her wanting to 'fit in' and I promise you, I am livid," Angela Marie wrote.
"Political views aside, this is completely unacceptable. Mr. Gaetz, I apologize on behalf of my daughter. I am very sorry this occurred."
Gaetz, who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump, said it's no big deal:
"Her congressman has also had an occasional lapse of judgement as a middle schooler. Teaching moments like this are a good thing. I had a lovely time with the students."
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