Meet Matt Gaetz: A Force in U.S. Politics

the outspoken Congressman representing Florida's 1st District since 2017

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Born on May 7, 1982, Matt Gaetz is 42 years old and hails from a politically active family in Florida

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Gaetz earned his J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2007, laying the foundation for his legal and political career

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Matt Gaetz married Ginger Luckey in August 2021. Ginger is a businesswoman and sister to Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR

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Gaetz has been involved in several controversies, including his outspoken support of Donald Trump and allegations of misconduct

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Matt Gaetz once appeared on The Real World: Miami during his college days and is a self-proclaimed fan of The Bachelor

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Outside politics, Gaetz enjoys fishing, sports, and spending time with his dog, a Labrador Retriever named ‘Sassy.’

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Whether you see him as a hero or a villain, Matt Gaetz is undoubtedly a significant figure in contemporary American politics

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