WATCH: Matt Gaetz Caught Getting Scolded By His Mom For Criticizing Trump
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was caught on camera getting scolded by his mother over his recent criticism of President Donald Trump.
On Monday evening, a TikTok user named “tidesofmarch” posted a video taken from inside a plane. The video began with a brief clip of Gaetz putting his luggage in the overhead space, and the text at the bottom of the screen reads, “POV: You’re sitting behind Matt Gaetz and he’s texting his mommy.”
The video then cut to several close-up clips showing Gaetz’s phone. Based on the messages displayed, the former congressman’s mother was quite upset with his recent coverage of the war between Israel and Iran. More specifically, she didn’t like her son being at odds with Trump.
“Don’t be criticizing the president or his actions,” Gaet’s mother told him via text. “He’s trying to keep us safe. That’s his job. MAGA will turn on you. You will lose viewership. Your days in congress are over, practice of law? Let’s not mess up the media gig. The president has been a very good friend to you. He hates betrayal. Be smart, not stubborn.”
In response, Gaetz told his mother that he was “trying to guide him, not criticize him.” In another text, he added that he’s “never been freer to share my views.”
“And I’ll continue to do so,” he said.
His mother then advised him not to guide Trump “in the public square.”
The video continues with more back-and-forth on the issue between Gaetz and his mother.
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On Tuesday morning, Gaetz confirmed that the texts were real.
“Apparently someone sitting behind me on a flight recorded me without my knowledge,” he tweeted. “They found me texting my mother about news of the day, family finances, and working on my laptop.
“Please let this be a reminder to everyone to CALL YOUR MOTHER! (and maybe get a screen protector)”
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