Sun Feb 23 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Reacher Star Calls Gaetz a “Motherf**ker,” Gaetz Claims it’s a Publicity Stunt
**Washington D.C.** – Former Congressman Matt Gaetz has fired back at actor Alan Ritchson, who recently called Gaetz a “motherf**ker” in a GQ interview. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, claims their past relationship was one of friendship, dismissing Ritchson’s criticism as a Hollywood publicity stunt.
Ritchson, star of Amazon’s “Reacher” and recent films like “Fast X,” told GQ that Gaetz is “just not a good dude,” expressing shock at the continued support for Gaetz in Florida. He also hinted at a possible future in politics, commenting that he lacks the duplicity necessary to succeed.
Gaetz, however, took to Twitter, insisting that he and Ritchson were never adversaries, citing past debate victories and recalling a positive relationship. He suggested Ritchson’s negative comments are solely motivated by a desire for attention, adding a jab about steroid use.
This public spat comes after the House Ethics Committee released a report in December finding Gaetz violated House conduct rules, allegations he denies. The contrasting accounts highlight a sharp divide between the two former schoolmates, raising questions about the nature of their past relationship and the accuracy of Ritchson’s claims.
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