Matt Gaetz posts views on Israel’s government and marijuana rescheduling

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz representing Florida%27s 1st Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz representing Florida%27s 1st Congressional 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 expressing views on Israel, national loyalty, and marijuana policy.

On September 1, 2025, Gaetz wrote: “I love Jews! *it’s the current government of Israel I’m not so fond of”. Later that day, he added: “I’m siding with My fellow Americans”. On September 2, 2025, Gaetz addressed drug policy by stating: “Rescheduling Marijuana is popular”.

Gaetz has served as a member of the U.S. Congress for Florida’s 1st District since replacing Jeff Miller in 2017. Before his tenure in Congress, he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. Born in Hollywood, Florida in 1982 and currently residing in Niceville, Gaetz holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University (2003) and a Juris Doctor from the College of William & Mary (2007).



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