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During the past decade, Matt Gaetz, Rep. Fl, has ascended the political latter at a remarkable pace and developed a national following among staunch supporters of former President Donald Trump. Much like Trump, Gaetz has displayed an undeniable mastery self-promotion. Whether you're a supporter of Gaetz or a devoted opponent, there is no denying the fact that Gaetz has rapidly expanded his brand through controversial words and actions that have thrown his name into the national spotlight far more frequently than the average American congressman can tout.

In response to a jubilant tweet from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Wednesday on her committee assignments, Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized her fellow far-right Republican for delaying Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (Calif.) Speakership attempt earlier this month.

WashingtonCNN — On Saturday, Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz stated that his party colleague, New York Democrat Rep. George Santos, "will have to go through the congressional ethics procedure" but that his colleagues shouldn't ignore him while the process plays out.

The day-to-day events within Congress could be coming live to a television screen near you - that's if Florida Republican Matt Gaetz gets his way. On January 10, it was reported that the controversial and often-outspoken politician had introduced a bill that proposes to install C-SPAN television cameras in Congress permanently.

According to Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), the founders of the United States would have approved of the brawl that broke out last week on the House floor between members of his party. Late on Thursday night, during the 14th round of voting to elect a speaker, Representative Mike Rogers was restrained by Representative Richard Hudson after Rogers confronted fellow Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, who had refused to back Representative Kevin McCarthy for the leadership of the Republican majority.

Last week, Democratic Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina referred to Republican Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida as a "fraud" for fundraising off of his attempts to prevent Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California from being elected.

Matt Gaetz is betting the farm - or in this case, the house - that Democrats won't choose a moderate Republican as speaker. If the situation required it, Gaetz made clear to Fox News host Laura Ingraham that he was ready and willing to step down from the office.: "Gaetz showed his commitment level was off the charts by pledging - without hesitation - that if push came to shove, he'd be out."

On Thursday, Matt Gaetz joined Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle” to double down on his commitment to ensuring that Kevin McCarthy is not elected as the next Speaker of the House.

House Republican Kevin McCarthy reportedly gave a profanity-laced speech during a closed-door Republican meeting, clashing with other members of the caucus over threats to not vote for McCarthy for speaker.

With Republicans having won the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Texas Rep. Kevin Brady (R) announcing his retirement from the lower chamber, the chairmanship in the House Ways and Means Committee is vacant and Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) could be in a position to head up the powerful position.

Matt GaetzPhoto byGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On December 21, it was reported that Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, together with Lauren Boebert of Colorado were apprehended by Capitol Police Officers as they apparently attempted to bypass security checkpoints while heading to hear President Zelensky of Ukraine address Congress.

Conservative radio host Mark Levin lashed out at House Republicans on his radio show earlier this week, calling Representative Matt Gaetz and a group of GOP congressmen "utterly useless" for opposing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker, Mediaite reports.

With the Republican party taking control of the House, the immediate priority of many House Republicans is emerging. On November 23, Matt Gaetz signaled some of his early points of focus.

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has referred in a tweet to top GOP Congressional leaders as a “McFailure,” according to Business Insider. Gaetz, 40, tweeted, “McCarthy McConnell McDaniel McFailure”

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is coming out against Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in his bid for House Speaker, according to the Washington Examiner. Gaetz, 40, has been open about the fact that he wants to see others run for the position, and has spoken in support of conservatives such as Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) running for the seat.

Ian Damage(via The Guardian) Just days after one of the strongest hurricanes in history ripped through Florida causing billions of dollars in damages and costing still uncounted deaths (currently at 83), Florida’s Republican senators and representatives voted ‘No’ on the stop-gap government funding bill that included keeping FEMA going through next year with $18.8 Billion dollars. The funding bill also included vital resources for Ukraine and security for Federal Courts.

Rep. Matt GaetzGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On October 2, Florida Republican Matt Gaetz took to Twitter to make an appeal to the federal government for help in cleaning up after Hurricane Ian brought death and destruction to the Sunshine State. He made his appeal on behalf of 'Florida Man', asking for "like half what you sent Ukraine".

Marjorie Taylor-GreeneGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On September 29, House Representatives voted on bill HR8888 - the 'Food Security for All Veterans Act'. The bill seeks to address food insecurity among working age veterans, broadening access to schemes such as food stamps that help to prevent those in need from going hungry.

Rep. Matt Gaetz of FloridaGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On September 23, it was reported that Florida Republican Matt Gaetz may not be charged with human trafficking crimes. While a formal ruling is yet to be made, it has been suggested that there won't be formal charges filed.

Matt GaetzGage Skidmore, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. It emerged on September 18 that one of Florida's more-controversial Republican politicians - Representative Matt Gaetz - had sought a preemptive presidential pardon from Donald Trump, for sex trafficking.