About Matt
American politician and lawyer born May 7, 1982, in Hollywood, Florida. Served as member of the Florida House of Representatives (2010-2016) representing the 4th district, where he was known for defending Florida's stand-your-ground law. Elected to U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 1st congressional district in 2016 and served until November 2024, when he resigned following his nomination as United States attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump. He withdrew from attorney general consideration a week later.
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Known for
- U.S. House of Representatives member from Florida's 1st district (2017-2024)
- Florida House of Representatives member (2010-2016)
- stand-your-ground law advocacy
- far-right politics support
- Donald Trump ally
- motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
- The Matt Gaetz Show host
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