Matt Gaetz posts series of statements on Israel and government occupation

Matt Gaetz U.S. House of Representatives from Florida%27s 1st district - Official U.S. House Headshot
Matt Gaetz U.S. House of Representatives from Florida%27s 1st district - Official U.S. House Headshot
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Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who has represented Florida’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, posted a series of statements on his social media account on August 8, 2025.

In a post made at 02:02 UTC, Gaetz wrote, “Fair question! https://t.co/il6HjQH5Cl”.

Later that day at 14:36 UTC, he added another message: “Get the tapes! https://t.co/k0uSLt0TgP”.

At 14:37 UTC, Gaetz commented further: “Israel wants to occupy Gaza. MTG says they’re already occupying the US Government! https://t.co/il6HjQGxMN”.

Matt Gaetz has served as a member of Congress for Florida’s 1st District since replacing Jeff Miller in 2017 and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. Born in Hollywood, Florida in 1982 and currently residing in Niceville, Gaetz holds degrees from Florida State University and the College of William & Mary.



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