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Former Congressman Matt Gaetz Secretly Recorded on Flight — Private Texts to His Mom About Trump, Iran, and Media Gig Leaked
Gateway Pundit ^ | June 25, 2025 | Jim Hᴏft

Posted on 06/25/2025 1:13:18 PM PDT by Red Badger

Former Congressman and current OAN host Matt Gaetz was secretly recorded by a fellow airline passenger—who then leaked his private text messages with his mother to the internet.

The footage, which was uploaded by a TikTok user going by the handle tidesofmarch, reveals a private, over-the-shoulder shot of Gaetz texting with his mother, Vicky Gaetz, about everything from family finances to his media strategy regarding President Donald Trump.

In the now-public texts, Gaetz’s mother warns her son not to criticize President Trump, urging him to remember his loyalty to the MAGA movement.

Gaetz’s mom wrote: “Don’t be criticizing the President or his actions. 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.”

To which Gaetz replied, “I’m trying to guide him, not criticize him.”

He added: “But I’ve never been freer to share my views — and I’ll continue to do so. I think about the people who cheered the Iraq war because they liked Bush. Those people have blood on their hands.”

His mom responded, stating: Don’t guide him in the public square. He has intelligence and briefing that you are not privy to.”

Gaetz responded,” You’d be surprised… Guiding DJT always includes a private and public component. I know how to do it.”

The video also captured Gaetz discussing his financial stability, reassuring his concerned mother that he is thriving: “I’m a happily married man with a son on the way, two penthouse condos, a 1:1 real estate asset to debt ratio. I have $500K in my bank account cash.”

The leaked messages also reveal his views on Iran.

Gaetz wrote:

Iran has been 3 months away from a nuke since 1992. They had surrendered their ICBM program in 2003. They have done no R&D on re-entry capability. These are facts.

Iran’s nuclear program posed no threat to the U.S., North Korea actually does.

While critics are breathlessly spinning this as “proof” that Gaetz is backstabbing Trump, the reality is quite the opposite: the messages demonstrate a loyal MAGA ally seeking to influence the America First agenda strategically rather than blindly.

WATCH:

VIDEO UNAVAILABLE..............

Gaetz addressed the privacy violation on X:

“Apparently someone sitting behind me on a flight recorded me without my knowledge. 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!”

TWEETS AT LINK................

Critics are salivating at the opportunity to smear Gaetz once again. They conveniently ignore the disturbing ethics of someone spying on a fellow passenger’s personal messages.


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Military/Veterans; Travel
KEYWORDS: babymatt; democrathypocrisy; domesticspies
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To: Jane Long

Could that be AI driven by this stupid looking twit girl??


81 posted on 06/25/2025 5:11:50 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: TexasGator

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Ain’t nobody know more than Texas gator, y’all! We’s all jes unedumacated, backwards folk that rely on the brilliance of TG to make us see the error of our ways

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82 posted on 06/25/2025 5:23:01 PM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: Maskot

“Ain’t nobody know more than Texas gator, y’all! We’s all jes unedumacated, backwards folk that rely on the brilliance of TG to make us see the error of our ways”

All I did was watch the video. But I guess that is above your paygrade?


83 posted on 06/25/2025 5:34:55 PM PDT by TexasGator (/FDD logo About Issues Projects Products Connect Subscribe Invest June 19, 2025 | Insight '1-1111 -)
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To: PGR88

“Covertly recording and releasing someone’s private texts sounds very illegal”

It is his responsibility to create his own privacy, not the public’s to look away. Matt was careless if this report is true.


84 posted on 06/25/2025 5:42:27 PM PDT by Zack Attack (✔)
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To: Ann Archy

Whoever had that seat behind him in First Class should be identified commensurate with his identification.


85 posted on 06/25/2025 5:53:32 PM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: Red Badger

How does this NOT land the perp immediately in jail for a federal felony?


86 posted on 06/25/2025 6:24:28 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: Red Badger

Shame this airplane snitch that violated this guy’s privacy.

Congressmen are stupid with security.


87 posted on 06/25/2025 10:09:29 PM PDT by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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To: 1_Rain_Drop

.....or a smartphone?.............


88 posted on 06/26/2025 5:08:54 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Dr. Sivana

The Left is expert at being assholes....................


89 posted on 06/26/2025 5:12:29 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: If You Want It Fixed - Fix It

He’s a private citizen now, not a Congresscritter. He was mine. The perp was a woman in the seat behind him.

I don’t know if this is illegal or not but it should be and severely punished.

I bet she wouldn’t like all her texts and emails made public........But I bet they soon will be now that she’s been doxxed..........

KARMA................


90 posted on 06/26/2025 5:21:47 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

A smartphone would be noticeable wouldn’t it? By the way it’s held.


91 posted on 06/26/2025 5:23:24 AM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop ( ~~ TRUMP is right about EVERYTHING ! ~~ )
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To: logi_cal869

I don’t know if it’s even illegal..............But it should be.......


92 posted on 06/26/2025 5:26:05 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Jumper

He’s a Private Citizen now, not in the government.................


93 posted on 06/26/2025 5:29:33 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: 1_Rain_Drop

And nobody would notice because it’s ubiquitous nowadays..............


94 posted on 06/26/2025 5:48:06 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Telecommunications violation if wiretapping.


95 posted on 06/26/2025 5:58:32 AM PDT by CodeToad
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To: Red Badger

Opps, I confused him with SecDef. Thanx, I was definitely wondering how it could have been so prevalent in this administration.


96 posted on 06/26/2025 7:21:28 AM PDT by Jumper
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To: PGR88
I may leave my wallet on the table while I eat at McDonalds downtown. Not smart. But if a criminal grabs it and runs off - is there no crime involved?

Bad analogy. If you leave your wallet on the table and someone memorializes it with a video, there is no crime.

97 posted on 06/26/2025 8:15:21 AM PDT by NautiNurse
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To: NautiNurse

The perp has broken several laws, particularly because it occurred on an airplane - which involves the Federal Government. Yes, Goetz is a public figure, but that doesn’t mean he has zero expectation of privacy.

Trying looking up

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) or Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).

ECPA violations carry fines and up to 7 years in prison; CFAA penalties include fines and imprisonment based on severity.


98 posted on 06/26/2025 8:25:04 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Red Badger

later


99 posted on 06/26/2025 8:37:53 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Import The Third World,Become The Third World)
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To: PGR88
Yes, Goetz is a public figure, but that doesn’t mean he has zero expectation of privacy.

Gaetz has privacy rights at home and in public restrooms.

100 posted on 06/26/2025 11:50:52 AM PDT by NautiNurse
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