I got the freedom variant. Don Gaetz had earned Scotts ire due to his criticism of the governors style and inability to connect with Republican legislators. [292][293][294], On December 1, 2022, thanks to his assistance with the prosecutors in a series of investigations, including those involving Gaetz, Greenberg was sentenced to 11 years in prison, plus ten years of supervised release. eventAction: 'render' And Don Gaetz found himself in plenty of battles and still is today. Dubbing the charges as 'sickening', Liz Cheney told CBS, "As the mother of daughters, the charges certainly are sickening. [29] After the hearings, he authored legislation to allow defendants who successfully used a stand-your-ground defense during trial to be able to expunge relevant information from their criminal records. Certain members of the Freedom Caucus, including Gaetz, could contribute the required margin. I cherish the smashmouth fights over matters of principle, he wrote. Gaetz made two speeches for the organization while in Congress, and Pirozzolo gave two separate donations of $1,000 to Gaetz's campaign arm "Friends of Matt Gaetz", in March 2016 and May 2017. With gradual time his father emerged as one of the leading local politicians of their area. Chaplain, I have sworn an oath on my fathers Bible before Almighty God to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and government of the United States, Don Gaetz wrote. "[62][115], In May 2018, Gaetz was one of 18 House Republicans to vote to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in peace talks with North Korea. He said each state should have the right to decide for itself whether to allow same-sex marriage. Don Gaetz had once been seen as the natural successor to the congressional seat, while his son would instead vie for a spot in the state Senate in what would likely have been an expensive and bruising Republican primary. They reached a boiling point and these guys marched in and said we want to know what's going on. [175], When Gaetz served in the Florida House of Representatives, he led an unsuccessful effort to allow Floridians with concealed-weapons permits to carry those weapons openly in public. [188][189][190] A few days later, on March 9, Gaetz's office reported that he had been in contact with a Conservative Political Action Conference attendee who tested positive for COVID-19. [107] Gaetz has introduced the STATES Act to prevent federal interference in states that have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. One of those enemies turned out to be the man who his son would replace in the Florida Legislature: Ray Sansom. [45] Johnson previously raised money for the neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer. Gaetz also donated the equivalent of his legislative salary to charity, and both Gaetz and his wife, Vicky, were known for their charitable work, including making available rental property for free to family friends or acquaintances down on their luck. [299] The two are not related genetically or legally. Gaetz's grandfather, Jerry Gaetz, was the mayor of Rugby, North Dakota, and a candidate for lieutenant governor of North Dakota at the 1964 North Dakota Republican Party state convention, where he died of a heart attack. [275][276], On April 9, 2021, the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into allegations that Gaetz "may have engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift". In 2017, he cast the only vote against a human trafficking bill", "Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was literally the only person to vote against an anti-human trafficking bill", "Roll Call 91 Roll Call 91, Bill Number: H. R. 1865, 115th Congress, 2nd Session", "Gaetz among 20 House Republicans who voted against anti-human trafficking bill", "Gaetz misleads in claim about immigrants, crime", "Matt Gaetz runs for U.S. Congress, blasts 'illegal immigrants' and 'Muslim terrorists', "GOP Lawmaker Matt Gaetz Slams Haiti: 'Sheet Metal And Garbage' Everywhere You Look", "Did Democrats, or George Soros, Fund Migrant Caravan? [70] During the hearing, U.S. Virgin Islands delegate Stacey Plaskett, a member of the Oversight Committee, recommended that Gaetz be referred to both the House Ethics Committee and criminal prosecutors for witness intimidation and tampering. [279][280] Later in June, ABC News reported that the investigation had engulfed many in the Central Florida political scene and that prosecutors could decide whether to bring charges against Gaetz as early as July. Even amongst Republican circles, Matts not super popular. [240] A spokeswoman for Gaetz denied the new allegations. Talking about his high school, he completed his graduated in 2000 from Niceville High School. [181][182], In October 2017, Gaetz claimed that the Medicaid expansion permitted by the Affordable Care Act fueled the opioid crisis. Hes a hard worker. 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Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee is also investigating the embattled politician for illegal activity and violation of House rules. Gaetz enjoyed a net worth of over $1 million in 2010, although earning only $29,000 that year. But the moment of comity wouldnt last. Alongside, she has always been a staunch advocate against animal cruelty, being particularly instrumental in issuing measures to control greyhound racing in Florida. He was a Republican politician born on January 22, 1948, who represented Northwest Florida in the Florida State Senate from 2006 until 2016. Gaetz, 36, is unmarried. Real Florida Magazine interview with Florida Senator Don Gaetz HD. [87] Thirteen months earlier, Gaetz had discussed with former President Trump the possibility of getting Trump elected to the speakership, for which House membership is not required. Don Gaetz clashed enough times with former Gov. Matt Gaetz is 41 years old, born May 7, 1982 . [253], Also on March 30, Tucker Carlson interviewed Gaetz on Fox News. [33] Don Gaetz, then the president of the Florida Senate, also endorsed Bush, along with several other members of Florida's state legislature. [178] He also supports concealed carry reciprocity. Further, he graduated from Florida State University in 2003 and from The College of William and Mary in 2007 with a J.D. He printed out part of his speech onto giant boards that he would hold up if he was unable to speak. Maybe I keep winning elections because I fight for our people in a way Sansom never did.. Matt Gaetzs political trail was not just preceded but heavily influenced by his father, a Republican multi-millionaire businessman who had a reputation for rhetorical flourishes and drag-out political fights. (law) degree. [97][98] He has also introduced legislation to loosen federal restrictions on the cultivation of cannabis for research purposes. Theres obviously people who feel like they have been hurt by him Dons very rough. [50], In February 2020, Gaetz announced that he would no longer accept campaign contributions from federal political action committees. "[198], Gaetz opposes abortion. Matt Gaetz's mother Vicky suffered serious complications during her pregnancy with Gaetz's sister Erin. }); Erin has worked for her brothers campaign as well as Republican Florida Reps. Neal Dunn and Daniel Webster. 170 cm: Getty [61], On February 26, 2019, the night before the scheduled public hearing of Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, before the House Oversight Committee, Gaetz directed a tweet to Cohen that implied without evidence that Cohen had had multiple extramarital affairs and also suggested his wife might be unfaithful while he was imprisoned due to new information disclosed to her. $25 million: Matt Gaetz age? Liz Cheney thinks you should keep your kids away from Matt Gaetz. [219][220] The week before, he claimed without evidence that "FBI operatives organized and participated in the January 6th Capitol riot. [251] Gaetz and his father purportedly received communications claiming that the FBI had photographs of Gaetz engaged in a "sexual orgy with underage prostitutes". . Vicky Gaetz is an animal rights supporter who for years backed a move to allow . Its not surprising that the historical figure that Don most admires is Winston Churchill.. [78] House rules explicitly disallow below-market rentals, and require that parties to such leases "have [not] had, [n]or continue to have, a professional or legal relationship (except as a landlord and tenant)". Gaetzs sister Erin, 33, worked as the director of digital content for Jeb Bushs 2016 presidential campaign, Florida Politics reported. He said he wore a wire as part of an investigation into an alleged extortion plot. Only this time, instead of winning an election, the father wound up wearing a wire as part of an FBI probe into an elaborate extortion scheme. [124], In November 2017, Gaetz introduced a congressional resolution calling for Robert Mueller to recuse himself as special counsel because of what were said to be conflicts of interest. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023", "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria", "Twitter Places Warning on Congressman's Tweet for Glorifying Violence", "Rep. Matt Gaetz on Twitter: "The mob wants to destroy America. 77: Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria", "Bernie Sanders, Rand Paul, Ro Khanna, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Trump imploring him to end US support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen", "H.Con.Res. Vicky was advised to terminate her pregnancy but chose not to. gads_event = event; He then said this meant allowing Americans "the ability to maintain an armed rebellion against the government if that becomes necessary. He said that Matt Gaetz told him that this was his time to not have to come to work so he could sow his wild oats.. hitType: 'event', [38] He is only the seventh person to represent this district since 1933 (the district was numbered the 3rd before 1963). eventAction: 'view' He had a long career as a health care executive. Florida GOP Representative Gaetz is currently the subject of a sex trafficking probe by federal authorities upon allegations that he had sexual relations with a 17-year-old girl. [124], On April 8, 2021, Gaetz's congressional office released a statement purportedly from his female employees vouching for his character, stating they "uniformly reject these allegations as false".