One stone makes a thousand waves! Why did the Governor of Texas say this?

The National Archives reports that Texas Gov. Abbott (R) sparked an online controversy when he called Gab an “anti-Semitic platform” and said it did not belong in Texas.

Abbott was quickly mocked on Twitter for his bizarre, false comments about the free speech platform Gab, the report said.

On Wednesday, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted a bizarre video in which he falsely called the free speech social media site Gab an “anti-Semitic platform” that has “no place” in Texas, reports said, adding that his false comments immediately drew ridicule online.

In the video, Abbott is seated in a wheelchair while flanked by the American and Texas flags, with the Israeli flag prominently centered directly behind him.

“Anti-Semitic platforms like Gab have no place in Texas and certainly do not represent Texas values,” Abbott said. The governor then showcased an obscure piece of legislation created by Texas Republican representatives Phil King and Craig Goldman, who proudly proclaimed his intention to combat “anti-Semitism in Texas.

Abbott’s tweet was quickly countered by Gab’s official Twitter account.

“Gab is not an “anti-Semitic” platform. We protect the political speech of all Americans, no matter what viewpoint …… That means unpopular views may be found on the site.” Gab’s official account responded to Abbott’s tweet with a post.

Gab followed up with another tweet, sharply commenting on Abbott, saying, “The enemies of freedom smear us in every way possible because they hate America and they hate free speech. It’s a shame to see a Republican politician fall into this trap at a Time when conservative values are under constant attack across the country.”

Gab’s CEO Andrew Torba reiterated those comments on his personal Gab account, again receiving more likes than the governor did on Twitter.

The National Archives reached out to Abbott’s press office to determine how Abbott determined that Gab, founded by a self-described Christian who openly discusses his faith, is anti-Semitic. We did not receive an immediate response.