Matt Gaetz
United States Representative from Florida from 2017 to 2024 (born 1982)
1982 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
United States Representative from Florida from 2017 to 2024 (born 1982)
Born
May 7, 1982
Age
~44 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, lawyer
United StatesBorn in Hollywood
1982
Born in Hollywood (1982-05-07)
2010
Positionmember of the Florida House of Representatives (2010–2016)
2017
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2017–2019)
2019
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2019–2021)
2021
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2021–2023)
2023
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (2023–2024)
About
Matthew Louis Gaetz II is an American politician, lawyer, and political commentator who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district from 2017 until his resignation in 2024. His district included all of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties, and portions of Walton County. A member of the Republican Party and a self-described libertarian populist, Gaetz is widely regarded as a proponent of far-right politics as well as a staunch ally of Donald Trump. In October 2023, Gaetz filed a motion to vacate that led to the removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Who is Matt Gaetz?+
Matthew Louis Gaetz II is an American politician, lawyer, and political commentator who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district from 2017 until his resignation in 2024. His district included all of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties, and portions of Walton
What does the name Matt mean?+
The name Matt means "A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.". It is of English origin.
When was Matt Gaetz born?+
Matt Gaetz was born on May 7, 1982.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.
The name Matt is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matt — May 7, 1982
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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