United States Representative from Florida 2017-2024
Matt Gaetz Gets Absolutely Ruined by All-Time Community Note: ‘He Had Sex With a 17-Year-Old’
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Matt Gaetz’s appearance sparks protests at GOP’s anti-Prop 50 rally in CA: Matt Gaetz spoke at a Save California rally in Merced, drawing counter-protests at the ...
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Trump lets George Santos walk free, redefining “law and order” again - Salon.com: Disgraced ex-congressman served 3 months of 7-year sentence, Trump calls it ...
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Only One Media Outlet Has Agreed to Trump Admin’s Pentagon Press Restrictions: ‘Happy to Follo ...
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Matt Gaetz Says Members of Congress Had to Wear ‘Demoralizing’ QR Codes For AIPAC Donors to Sc ...
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“AIPAC scanned our QR codes and donated if they liked us.”
Former Republican Congressman and Trump ally Matt Gaetz reveals the humiliating process US ... Show more
Mehdi Hasan Brutally Roasted After Marveling At Sharing Candace Owens And MTG Posts
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Matt Gaetz’s Wife Declares ‘Fat Shaming Can Be Productive’ — and Uses Husband as Example
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Vance Says He’d ‘Love’ to Send Trump Troops to Every City: VP touts exporting D.C.’s federalized policing to “every big American city.”
thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-says-hed-love-to-send-trumps-shock-troops-to-fight-crime-in-every-big-american-city/
Matt Gaetz proposed that Russia be offered membership in NATO during a monologue about cooperation between Washington, D.C. and Moscow.
Matt Gaetz’s Newborn Baby Immediately on MAHA Diet: The ex-congressman’s child, Luckey, will be MAHA from Day 1.
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Pam Bondi Secretly Betrayed Matt Gaetz Before Snagging Attorney General Gig: The attorney general talked down the disgraced former congressman’s suitability ...
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Matt Gaetz Apologizes After His MAGA-Aligned TV Network Used AI Images Of Women Soldiers
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Matt Gaetz Has an Idea for How to End Russia-Ukraine War: The OANN host is reviving an idea tossed around 30 years ago.
thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetz-has-an-idea-for-how-to-end-russia-ukraine-war/
Marjorie Taylor Greene contradicts herself after granting an interview to an alleged child sex predator
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Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts AIPAC after it criticizes her: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) doubled down on her characterization of Israel’s war in Gaza as ...
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MAGA’s disenchantment with Israel: Democrats have long been split over the Jewish state. Cracks are appearing among Republicans, too
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Paid articlePaywall GOP rep says time to ‘move on’ from Epstein controversy: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said in a Sunday interview that it’s time to “move on” from the controversy ...
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Key FactsTrump Praises Bondi’s Management of Epstein Files
Jul 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- President Trump commended Attorney General Pam Bondi for her handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Bondi retained authority to determine which evidence was credible enough for public release.
- The document handling sparked backlash from the MAGA movement and calls for Bondi’s removal.
- The Justice Department confirmed Epstein’s 2019 suicide and denied the existence of any client list.
The attorney general has handled that very well. She has really done a very good job.— President Trump on Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lauren Boebert Backs Matt Gaetz to Lead Jeffrey Epstein Special Counsel: ‘I Want Answers’
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Trump Gets Super Defensive About Simple Epstein Question: The bizarre response is emblematic of the president’s frustration over the issue.
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Key FactsEpstein Case Deepens GOP Divisions and Democratic Pressure
Jul 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Democrats are leveraging the Epstein scandal to expose fractures within the Republican Party and press for document disclosures.
- Several key Republicans challenge Trump’s dismissal of the case, opposing his efforts to downplay its significance.
- The issue was debated in the House Rules Committee where proposals to release files were narrowly defeated along party lines.
- Democratic leaders and affiliated PACs condemn GOP members who once advocated transparency but now block access to Epstein records.
The American people deserve to know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth as it relates to this whole sordid Jeffrey Epstein matter.— Hakeem Jeffries during a press conference at the start of the week at the Capitol.
DIRTY DOZEN: The 12 Friends of Donald Trump Accused of Sex Crimes : Trump’s tangled ties to a cast of alleged sexual predators—spanning financiers, fixers ...
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MAGA Demands Trump Use Teen Sex Accused Gaetz to Probe Epstein: The push comes as the idea of a special counsel is being war-gamed in the White House.
thedailybeast.com/maga-demands-trump-bring-in-child-sex-probe-gaetz-to-probe-epstein/
OpinionNo more excuses. It's time to expose Epstein's clients | Letter: Opinion: The public deserves to know the truth about Epstein's clients, who must be held ...
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Gaetz responds to McCarthy’s quip at Hill Nation Summit: ‘Get help’: Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif ...
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Matt Gaetz Accidentally Reveals Lucrative Trump-Whispering Weed Deal: Ex-Congressman accused of taking part in drug-fueled orgies with teenagers appears to have ...
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Why Trump’s Newest Targets in His Presidential Revenge Plot Matter: It’s the weaponization, stupid.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Starts New MAGA War With ‘Screeching’ Fox News Host: The pair are playing out their conservative family feud on social media.
thedailybeast.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-starts-a-new-maga-war-with-screeching-fox-news-host-mark-levin/
Matt Gaetz Gets Brutally Roasted For Suggesting Israeli Arabs Can’t Vote: ‘Almost Attorney Gen ...
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Tips for Matt Gaetz from mom - | Fellow traveler secretly films chat of Trump allies
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Trump’s Maga base divided on use of military might against Iran: As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned ...
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Key FactsDivisions Emerge Among Trump Supporters Over Iran Strike
Jun 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Potential U.S. involvement in striking Iran has revealed deep disagreements within Trump's political base.
- Key MAGA figures like Steve Bannon caution against entering another Middle East war without a diplomatic solution.
- Trump insists he opposes fighting but prioritizes preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- This internal conflict risks weakening Trump’s support and could influence Republican control in the 2026 midterms.
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.— Donald Trump, discussing the threat posed by Iran.
Matt Gaetz's Chances of Winning Florida Governor Race, According to Poll: Gaetz has not ruled out running in the 2026 Florida governor race.
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Matt Gaetz insists his use of ‘86’ is ‘distinct’ from Comey’s ‘threat’ as MAGA accused of hypocrisy over term
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Mother Recognizes Detained Son in Video Shared By Matt Gaetz: Francisco Javier García Cacique was among more than 200 migrants deported to El Salvador's ...
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Kash Patel’s FBI Reassigns Agents Who Took a Knee in George Floyd Protest Pic: The agents had reportedly knelt in an attempt to avoid a potentially dangerous ...
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How Republicans embraced El Salvador and made it a political stage : When former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was getting to know Nayib Bukele, the young Salvadoran ...
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Republican state Sen. Randy Fine wins special election for Florida's 6th Congressional District
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Key FactsRepublicans Secure Special Election Wins in Florida
Apr 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Republican candidates are projected to win both special elections for U.S. House seats in Florida, although by narrower margins than anticipated.
- State Senator Randy Fine leads in the 6th District with 54% of the votes, while Jimmy Patronis leads in the 1st District with 57%.
- The elections come on the heels of resignations from former Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz, with the GOP maintaining its House majority despite potential seat losses.
- Voter turnout was low, and fundraising disparities were notable, with Fine relying on Trump's endorsement for support.
In Congress, I will show Florida's 1st District what it looks like when the government truly works for the people and our needs.— Valimont, speaking about her vision for Congress and her commitment to the constituents of Florida's 1st District.
Gaetz criticizes Florida attorney general over efforts to stop marijuana ballot measure
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BREAKING: Republican Jimmy Patronis wins the special election to fill Matt Gaetz’s vacant House seat in the Florida Panhandle, NBC News projects. Florida special election 2025 results: Republicans win deep-red House seats, padding majority
GOP retains Matt Gaetz seat in win for Mike Johnson: Jimmy Patronis' victory helps shore up the GOP's narrow House minority.
axios.com/2025/04/02/elections-florida-congress-results-jimmy-patronis-gay-valimont
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race; GOP holds Florida congressional seats: Recap
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Florida Republicans hang onto Matt Gaetz's old House seat in special election: Republican Jimmy Patronis beat Democrat Gay Valimont. The party also held another ...
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President Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador: New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's career has been in limbo since Trump picked her to ...
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Republican James Patronis has won the special election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District in a race brought about when Rep ... Show more
Florida Special Elections: Republican Turnout Higher Than Democrats’ As Polls Close
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'SNL' Turns Government Group Chat Scandal Into Teenage Texting Nightmare: Former congressman Matt Gaetz also got roasted in the sketch, which saw top Trump ...
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Hakeem Jeffries Lays Out How a Blue Wave Could Be on the Way After Florida Election Results
thedailybeast.com/hakeem-jeffries-urges-dems-to-target-60-florida-house-seats-after-gop-election-flub/
'SNL' Cold Open Takes Swipe at Matt Gaetz in Sketch Ridiculing Signal Leak: Mikey Madison played a teenage girl going on a date with the former Florida ...
newsweek.com/snl-cold-open-takes-swipe-matt-gaetz-mikey-madison-sketch-ridiculing-signal-leak-2052716
Replacements for Gaetz and Waltz: Republicans win in Florida special elections - | but lead crumbles
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'SNL' Mocks Pete Hegseth War Group Chat With Mikey Madison, Matt Gaetz: 'Saturday Night Live' spoofed Pete Hegseth's group chat about Yemen attack ...
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Paid articlePaywall House Ethics Committee Takes Aim at New Florida Republican: Rep. Cory Mills is facing an investigation months after another Florida Republican, Matt Gaetz.
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Live results: Florida special elections to replace Gaetz and Waltz: Control of the U.S. House is not at stake, but the outcome of the special elections could ...
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Scandal Twins Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz Could Upend Trump MAGA Agenda: With a narrow House majority, the Republicans can’t afford to lose any seats.
thedailybeast.com/scandal-twins-matt-gaetz-and-mike-waltz-could-upend-trump-maga-agenda/
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections: Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike ...
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Florida’s Special House Elections Tuesday: What To Watch In These Tests Of Trump’s Second Term
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/03/31/floridas-special-house-elections-tuesday-what-to-watch-in-these-tests-of-trumps-second-term/
Live results: Florida voters choose Gaetz successor in special election: A special election in Florida’s 1st Congressional District will determine who will the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5226075-florida-1st-congressional-special-election/
In special House elections during Trump era, fortune rarely favors opposing party
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Musk super PAC pours last-minute money into special Florida elections: Elon Musk’s super PAC is pouring last-minute resources into two special House elections in ...
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Exclusive: Gaetz could be next Florida attorney general: Gaetz still has strong name ID and is well-liked enough among Florida's GOP base to be a formidable ...
axios.com/2025/03/06/matt-gaetz-florida-attorney-general
Trump asks Supreme Court to curb judges’ power to block policies nationwide - POLITICO
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"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson went to school with Matt Gaetz: “That motherf*cker. We are adversaries.”
“It’s shocking to me that the panhandle of ... Show more
Matt Gaetz Reportedly Plotting His Next Political Gig : The former GOP congressman could make a run in his home state.
thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetz-reportedly-plotting-his-next-political-gig/
Alan Ritchson, Matt Gaetz Fight; Reacher Star Calls Them 'Adversaries': Alan Ritchson called Matt Gaetz a "motherf---er," and Gaetz responded by saying ...
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Key FactsRitchson Critiques Gaetz: High School Rivalry Exposed
Feb 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Alan Ritchson, the star of 'Reacher,' disparaged his former classmate Matt Gaetz.
- Ritchson expressed shock at the continued support for Gaetz in Florida, calling him a 'bad dude.'
- He mentioned contemplating a political career to oppose Gaetz, though he feels he lacks the duplicity for such a role.
- Gaetz has faced numerous scandals, including allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use while in office.
Alan Ritchson Reveals Feud With Childhood Classmate Matt Gaetz: ‘That Motherf***er’
thedailybeast.com/alan-ritchson-reveals-feud-with-childhood-classmate-matt-gaetz-that-motherfer/
Paid articlePaywall Pierce Brosnan Says ‘Of Course’ He’s ‘Interested’ in Returning as James Bond: Brosnan last played 007 in 2002.
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GOP Sen. Breaks Ranks to Blast Musk’s ‘Callous’ USAID Cuts: Sen. Lisa Murkowski has attacked Elon Musk and DOGE for the “confusing and callous” handling of USAID ...
thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-lisa-murkowski-breaks-ranks-to-blast-musks-callous-usaid-cuts/
Kelsey Grammer Teases ‘Fraiser’ Revival With Ted Danson : Although the revival of the show was canceled this year after only two seasons, Grammar believes it ...
thedailybeast.com/kelsey-grammer-teases-fraiser-revival-with-ted-danson/
MAGA Melts Down Over Tom Hanks Playing Racist Trump Fan on SNL50: Conservatives lashed out online at the appearance of Hanks’ recurring Trump-loving character.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/maga-melts-down-over-tom-hanks-playing-racist-trump-fan-on-snl50/
Paid articlePaywall Alan Ritchson Says Christians Slam Him for Unmarried Sex Scenes on TV: "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson confronts fellow Christians who are outraged over ...
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Sarah Sherman worries she 'beefed' her SNL sketch with Dana Carvey and David Spade
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Trump Regrets Ditching Matt Gaetz as GOP Senate Falls in Line: The conservative firebrand dropped out to avoid being a ‘distraction’ for the administration.
thedailybeast.com/trump-regrets-ditching-matt-gaetz-as-gop-senate-falls-in-line/
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Matt Gaetz Gets Blunt Reminder After His Super Bowl Slam Of Kendrick Lamar Goes Viral
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Newly-Released Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio Weighs Run at Matt Gaetz’s Old Seat: He was pardoned by President Donald Trump just two weeks ago.
thedailybeast.com/proud-boy-enrique-tarrio-weighs-run-at-matt-gaetzs-old-seat/
Paid articlePaywall Inside Ashley St Clair’s MAGA inner circle - including Matt and Ginger Gaetz - who rushed to her defense
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Matt Gaetz Quizzed On Accusations of Sex With Underage Girl: Gaetz denied the accusations on an episode of Bill Maher's podcast.
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-accusations-bill-maher-ethics-committee-report-2021206
Trump-backed Republicans win special primaries to replace Gaetz, Waltz: Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and state Sen. Randy Fine are projected to win the special ...
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Pam Bondi confirmed by the US Senate as the new US Attorney General: Trump's favorite Matt Gaetz is out of the running for Attorney General due to scandals ...
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‘Don’t Give Me Bullshit!’ Maher and Gaetz Get Heated Over GOP Election Hypocrisy: ‘I’ll Think You’re a Hack’
mediaite.com/podcasts/dont-give-me-bullshit-maher-and-gaetz-get-heated-over-gop-election-hypocrisy-ill-think-youre-a-hack/
Trump's Pick To Replace Matt Gaetz Given Restaurant Health Warnings: Jimmy Patronis owns a restaurant that was told to take action over health warnings ...
newsweek.com/jimmy-patronis-florida-trump-gaetz-special-election-2026426
