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Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida announced he is considering a bid for the presidency in 2024.
Of course as head MAGA minion, Gaetz will defer to Donald Trump if the former President is eligible or able to run in 2024.
Twitter had plenty to say about Gaetz's political aspirations.
Alexa, can you run for President from federal prison? https://t.co/E0XIn3lZJe— The Lincoln Project (@The Lincoln Project) 1622171400.0
Despite being under a federal investigation for allegations of having sex with a 17-year-old girl and engaging in sex trafficking of minors, the far-right Florida Representative looked towards the future through rose-colored glasses by announcing he wants to run for President.
On Wednesday, the far-right Congressman told the New York Post via text:
"I support Donald Trump for president. I've directly encouraged him to run and he gives me every indication he will. If Trump doesn't run, I'm sure I could defeat whatever remains of Joe Biden by 2024."
@ProjectLincoln The closest @mattgaetz is going to get to the Oval Office is serving as president of his future cel… https://t.co/UwxUOH7Dlj— Mrs. K. Cleary (@Mrs. K. Cleary) 1622171456.0
He also told Steve Bannon—Trump's former chief strategist and co-founder of the far-right platform, Breitbart News—about tossing his hat in the ring.
"I'm for Donald Trump in 2024," Gaetz told Bannon.
"This is Donald Trump's party and I'm a Donald Trump Republican."
"But if for whatever reason President Trump decided to enjoy the swamps of Florida a little more than the swamps of Washington, D.C., I'm certain I could whoop Joe Biden up one side of the country and down the other."
"Because the people in America want passion and excitement and inspiration in the executive."
Matt Gaetz said tonight that he will run for president in 2024 if Trump doesn’t run. “I am certain I can whoop Joe… https://t.co/BQiLxprlWR— Ron Filipkowski (@Ron Filipkowski) 1622152045.0
Twitter did not hold back when sharing their thoughts on Gaetz's announcement.
Well, it seems Matt Gaetz might be running for President in 2024! Great news for political satirists and literally… https://t.co/VlvZzD74ue— Holly Baxter (@Holly Baxter) 1622146490.0
@RonFilipkowski Gaetz did a wonderful job of kissing trump's arse BEFORE and AFTER he made this statement. It was… https://t.co/Sk6QvOAJLO— Alison Rhodes is not a bot. 🌊 (@Alison Rhodes is not a bot. 🌊) 1622160118.0
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz said that if Trump doesn't run for president in 2024, he will. So if the guy accused of havi… https://t.co/wuDns85NCN— Steve Hofstetter (@Steve Hofstetter) 1622146825.0
@RonFilipkowski This dude is so embarrassing! And Bannon still makes money consulting for some of the far right par… https://t.co/n2Nx9d0XZS— MoMAD (@MoMAD) 1622161200.0
I’m not sure if it will be @MattGaetz, @GovRonDeSantis or President Donald J. Trump, but I am damn sure that in 202… https://t.co/XpWyjY0uBz— Lavern Spicer (@Lavern Spicer) 1622130760.0
@ReportsDaNews “@mattgaetz is the perfect candidate for the future! Seriously, can you name another political figur… https://t.co/EanFvhzxOp— Jason Barsky (@Jason Barsky) 1622149670.0
@RonFilipkowski @mama_c2 The people want "passion, excitement and inspiration." @mattgaetz? Is this your interpreta… https://t.co/sNJYdBJF0F— Kat (@Kat) 1622153789.0
Gaetz denies the allegations against him regarding having sex with a minor and of his involvement in sex trafficking, but a close associate, Joel Greenberg, recently plead guilty to six charges including sex trafficking of a minor as an agreement to cooperate with the investigation.
@RonFilipkowski Matt 👀 look over here I might be a presidential candidate in 2024. Don't look over there because my… https://t.co/PZtsnAEczc— adrienne (@adrienne) 1622153484.0
According to a court document, Greenberg admitted to trafficking a minor to "other men" who engaged in sex acts with the minor in Greenberg's presence.
While the papers did not identify the other men, some reports suggested Gaetz was one of the men.
@RonFilipkowski All Trump won’t run ‘cause he’ll be in jail. And Matt - well let’s just say Trump may have company… https://t.co/cFN5ygPTpE— James Roseberry (@James Roseberry) 1622153233.0
@RonFilipkowski He can be president of the cell block if Trump doesn't run. 🙄— Leslieoo7 ☠️ 🇺🇲 (@Leslieoo7 ☠️ 🇺🇲) 1622152282.0
@RonFilipkowski 🎶Well, she was just seventeen You know what Matt means And the way she looked Was way beyond compar… https://t.co/3I6hlK3718— Frolicking Gadfly (@Frolicking Gadfly) 1622152298.0
@RonFilipkowski How's he gonna do that from prison? 🤔— ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻Doe Eyes✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 (@✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻Doe Eyes✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿) 1622152767.0
@RonFilipkowski Maybe he means president of cell block C. I’m sure he’ll be very popular there! President! Lol https://t.co/Ux4WKtg33N— Mike Nolan 🇺🇸☘️ (@Mike Nolan 🇺🇸☘️) 1622156671.0
Greenberg's lawyer, Fritz Scheller, suggested his client would implicate Gaetz.
Scheller told reporters after Greenberg pleaded guilty to the charges:
"I am sure Matt Gaetz is not feeling very comfortable today."
Gaetz has been co-hosting the KKK-inspired "America First" movement tour.
@RepMattGaetz https://t.co/IzvV713PSX— Kevin Davis (@Kevin Davis) 1622123997.0
Gaetz's "America First" partner is far-right QAnon adherent and Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. They've held three rallies to "promote and preserve Trump's agenda across the country."
During one of their "America First" rallies, Gaetz yelled over his excited audience, "Trump is coming back in 2024 to secure the presidency for our movement, and our people, and our great nation."
He added:
"And if he doesn't, who knows?"
Gaetz then followed the interview up by saying in his rally speech that he thinks Trump will come back and be the G… https://t.co/AfGTgPOYEX— Ron Filipkowski (@Ron Filipkowski) 1622158079.0
Gaetz said he formally has not launched an exploratory committee, but he has several rallies scheduled including one as the keynote speaker at the Nashua GOP "steak out" in New Hampshire in August.