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Matt Gaetz

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Positions

U.S. Representative, Florida 1st District (2017-2024)

Florida State Representative (2010-2016)

Organizations

Republican Party

Freedom Caucus

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Former U.S. Representative from Florida (2017-2024). Under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations. Showed nude photos of women on House floor. Nominated for Attorney General before withdrawing amid scandal.

Fascist Characteristics

obstruction tactics misinformation promotion ethics violations

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Evidence

Under federal investigation for alleged sex trafficking of a minor; associate Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty and cooperated

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Showed colleagues nude photos and videos of women he claimed to have slept with on House floor

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Led storming of secure SCIF during Trump impeachment inquiry, compromising national security protocols

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Nominated for Attorney General by Trump, withdrew after House Ethics Committee report threatened release

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