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NDTV
25-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Don't Criticise The President': Leaked Chat Of Trump Ally And His Mother
New Delhi: A text exchange between former Congress Representative Matt Gaetz and his mother about US President Donald Trump's actions on national security has been leaked. He was on a flight when a fellow passenger made the conversation viral. In her message, Gaetz's mother appeared to scold him for trying to contradict Trump, something that could upset MAGA supporters. In addition to this, he also revealed personal finance details, including the assets he owns and the money in his bank account. The fellow passenger shared the 72-second clip on his TikTok account with the caption, "POV: You're sitting behind Matt Gaetz and he's texting his mommy," as per The NY Post. Responding to this tweet, Gaetz wrote, "Apparently someone sitting behind me on a flight recorded me without my knowledge," adding, "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)." 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! (and maybe get a screen… — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 24, 2025 In one of the texts, Gaetz's mother warned him not to speak against Trump. She wrote, "Don't be criticising 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." She told her son, the host of 'The Matt Gaetz Show' on One America News Network, that the president had been a very good friend to him. "He hates betrayal. Be smart, not stubborn," she added. Referring to his show, she mentioned, "Your days in Congress are over ... let's not mess up the media gig." In his response, Gaetz said he was not criticising Trump and was only trying to guide him. He added that now that he was no longer in Congress, he felt free to speak openly and would continue doing so. The text message read, "I'm trying to guide him, not criticize him," adding, "I've never been freer to share my views - and I'll continue to do so. I think about the people who cheered for the Iraq War because they liked Bush. Those people have blood on their hands." When his mother asked, "How many times do you want to hit the wall?" He shared, "I'm a happily married man with a son on the way, two penthouse condos, a 1:1 real estate asset-to-debt ratio ... and $500k in my bank account cash. I guess I'll keep hitting it till I die". Last year, Trump nominated Gaetz to be attorney general but the nomination was withdrawn following allegations that he paid two women for sex and had an affair with a 17-year-old.
International Business Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Matt Gaetz Sends Embarrassing Texts About Trump to His Mom and Gets Lectured by Her as His Messages Are Leaked Online
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz was caught texting his mother for advice on how to handle a situation involving President Trump — during a lengthy chat where the TV host also boasted about his real estate holdings and mentioned having "$500,000 in the bank." In the 72-second clip secretly filmed by a fellow passenger on a recent flight and shared on TikTok by the user 'tidesofmarch,' Gaetz's messages were clearly visible due to the camera zooming in on his phone screen, making the text bold easy to read. The user captioned the exchange "POV: You're sitting behind Matt Gaetz and he's texting his mommy." The video has since gone viral exposing Gaetz. Gaetz Exposed In the video, Gaetz, 43, is seen wearing a blue quarter-zip sweater and khaki pants, with headphones resting around his neck, as he scrolls through an animated text exchange with his mother. While the secretly filmed clip got a light-hearted response, the messages between Gaetz and his mom, Vicky Gaetz, might pose serious issues for the TV host. During the text exchange, Vicky Gaetz warned her son, "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," the doting mother warned. "Your time in Congress is over ... let's not mess up the media gig," she advised, referring to his role as host of The Matt Gaetz Show on One America News Network, which he began back in January. "The president has been a very good friend to you. He hates betrayal. Be smart, not stubborn," his mom said. "I'm trying to guide him, not criticize him," Gaetz replied. "I've never been freer to share my views – and I'll continue to do so. I think about the people who cheered for the Iraq war because they liked Bush. Those people have blood on their hands," he said. Mom's Advice Goes Viral Vicky advised her son not to try steering the famously headstrong president, prompting Gaetz to respond, "Guiding DJT always includes a private and public component ... I know how to do it," he asserted. The exchange soon shifted to his financial situation, with his mother asking, "How many times do you want to hit into a wall?" Gaetz responded by boasting about his wealth and family background. "I'm a happily married man with a son on the way, two penthouse condos, a 1:1 real estate asset to debt ratio ... and $500k in my bank account cash," he touted. While discussing Iran, Gaetz said that the Islamic Republic has "been three months away from getting a nuke since 1992." Following the viral spread of the exchange, Gaetz reacted on X with a humorous tone. "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," he wrote. "Please let this be a reminder to everyone to CALL YOUR MOTHER! (and maybe get a screen protector)" Responding to a question on X about the large text size on his phone, 43-year-old Gaetz explained, "My eyesight has gotten very poor in recent years." Gaetz vacated his seat in Congress last year after Trump selected him for the role of attorney general, but he later withdrew his name from consideration amid ongoing controversies surrounding his private life — including accusations that he paid two women for sex and had a relationship with a 17-year-old.
New York Post
24-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Matt Gaetz's embarrassing texts to his mom about Trump, his personal finances revealed
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz was caught texting his mom for advice on how to deal with President Trump — in a wide-ranging conversation in which the TV host also flexed about his real-estate assets and having '$500,000 in the bank.' In the 72-second video — surreptitiously filmed by a passenger on a recent flight and posted on TikTok by user 'tidesofmarch' — Gaetz's conversation is in full view, thanks to a zoomed-in screen that made the message text larger. 3 Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz was filmed having a text message conversation with his mom, Vicky, on a recent flight. Matt Gaetz The user captioned the exchange 'POV: You're sitting behind Matt Gaetz and he's texting his mommy.' Advertisement Gaetz's mom, Vicky Gaetz, warned the ex-Florida congressman '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,' the doting mother warned. 'Your days in congress are over … let's not mess up the media gig,' she said of his job as host of 'The Matt Gaetz Show' on One America News Network he started in January. 'The president has been a very good friend to you. He hates betrayal. Be smart, not stubborn,' his mom admonished. Advertisement 'I'm trying to guide him, not criticize him,' Gaetz insisted. 'I've never been freer to share my views – and I'll continue to do so. I think about the people who cheered for the Iraq war because they liked Bush. Those people have blood on their hands,' he said. Vicky advised her son against trying to guide the notoriously independent-minded commander-in-chief, to which Gaetz replied, 'Guiding DJT always includes a private and public component … I know how to do it,' he insisted. 3 Gaetz boasted about his net worth and real estate holdings in the exchange. TikTok/ @tidesofmarch Advertisement The conversation veered into his finances, his mother asking, 'how many times do you want to hit the wall?' Gaetz replied with a flex of his family and assets. 'I'm a happily married man with a son on the way, two penthouse condos, a 1:1 real estate asset to debt ratio … and $500k in my bank account cash,' he touted. On the topic of Iran, Gaetz claimed the Islamic Republic has 'been 3 months away from a nuke since 1992.' Advertisement 3 He also claimed he was skilled at 'guiding' President Trump. TikTok/ @tidesofmarch After the exchange went viral, Gaetz responded on X in a lighthearted fashion. '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,' he wrote. 'Please let this be a reminder to everyone to CALL YOUR MOTHER! (and maybe get a screen protector)' Gaetz, 43, replied to a question on X about the giant-size text, explaining, 'My eyesight has gotten very poor in recent years.' Gaetz vacated his congressional seat last year when Trump tapped him to become attorney general but withdrew his nomination due to swirling allegations about his personal life — including that he paid two women for sex and had an affair with a 17-year-old.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
OAN Will Provide News Feed Services to VOA
One America News will act as a news feed service for Voice of America and other USAGM networks. Kari Lake, tsenior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the news on Wednesday. 'This is an enormous benefit to the American taxpayer, who is the sole source of funding for USAGM's news outlets, which broadcast only to international audiences,' Lake said in a statement posted on social media. 'I can ensure our outlets have reliable and credible options as they work to craft their reporting and news programs,' Lake added, noting that she does not have editorial control over VOA content and OCB programming. 'Every day, I look for ways to save American taxpayers money. Bringing in OAN as a video/news source does both.' According to Lake, the conservative-leaning network will provide its news feed service at no cost to U.S. taxpayers. No timeline was offered for when VOA and other USAGM networks-including the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) and Radio Martí-would start to feature OAN's feed. In March, the Trump administration laid off hundreds of staffers and canceled VOA's contracts with major news services, including AP, Reuters, and Agence France-Presse. David Seide, an attorney representing employees challenging their dismissal from the agency, told the AZCentral publication that Lake's move is 'illegal.' 'USAGM by law cannot interfere with Voice of America's statutory mandate to be an independent media source,' he said. 'OAN calls itself one of Donald Trump's 'greatest supporters.'' In an interview with NPR, former U.S. Agency for Global Media Chief Financial Officer Grant Turner described Lake's actions as 'a mockery of the agency's history of independent non-partisan journalism.' OAN's primetime programming includes the political talk show, The Matt Gaetz Show, which launched in January. The former congressman is also the co-host of a weekly video podcast, Real America with Dan Ball. In April 2024, OAN settled a defamation case brought by Smartmatic for an undisclosed sum. The lawsuit's origins date back to the 2020 presidential election, when Smartmatic accused several news networks-including Fox News, Newsmax, and OAN-of repeatedly publishing reports claiming that the company and its software altered votes to ensure former President Joe Biden's victory.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Rep. George Santos Set To Serve 87 Months In Prison For Wire Fraud And Identity Theft
Disgraced New York congressman George Santos has been sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud and identity theft charges. The former rep received more than seven years behind bars during his sentencing hearing on Friday in a Long Island courtroom. His punishment comes two years after his indictment in May 2023. George Santos was elected as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district in 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023. However, his reign was cut short in December 2023 when the House of Representatives voted to expel him from Congress. During his sentencing, Santos was ordered to spend 87 months in a federal prison. His punishment continued with a bill of over $370K in restitution. He also forfeited certain assets, bringing the total cost to $580,000. The disgraced NY rep initially faced a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in prison for the identity theft charge. However, it seemed the judge decided Santos needed a higher punishment to match his crimes. Following his indictment, the former politician was charged with close to two dozen crimes. Santos initially described his indictment as a witch hunt before acknowledging his faults and accepting a plea deal last summer. He pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, confessing he used a campaign donor's credit card in September and October 2022, per TMZ. The night before his sentencing hearing, Santos appeared on One America News Network's "The Matt Gaetz Show." He expressed concerns about serving his sentence in a federal prison, claiming his safety was at risk. According to Santos, his life might be endangered behind bars because of his stance against gangs during his short tenure in Congress. On that note, he revealed he would request to serve his time in solitary confinement for his protection. It remains to be seen if his request will be granted, but his sentencing left many ecstatic on X. "That will complete his 2 terms," a critic mocked Santos. Another implied he was in for trouble behind bars, noting, "He'll be dropping the [soap emoji] a lot…" A third celebrated his 87-month sentence, writing "Bye Bye!" while a fourth condemned Santos' actions. "Shouldn't have stolen puppies from the Amish if he wanted any public sympathy," the X user penned. Their words referenced Santos's theft charge in Pennsylvania after several bad checks were written in his name to Amish dog breeders in the area. The incident occurred in 2017, per CNN. The Blast covered Santos' fall from grace in 2023, reporting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Justice Department had slammed the former representative with federal charges. He was accused of several crimes, including corrupt practices, orchestrating a credit card fraud scheme, and lying about his credentials. Santos also made waves for allegedly stealing the money meant for a disabled Iraq War veteran's dying service dog. The veteran, Richard Osthoff, claimed the scam occurred in 2016 when he lived in a New Jersey tent along a highway with his pet, Sapphire. Their situation became dire when Sapphire fell ill and was diagnosed with a stomach tumor that required surgery. Unfortunately, when he met Santos, Osthoff could not raise the $3,000 bill and was searching for other ways to pay. However, the former politician worked with him under the false name Anthony Devolder. Santos, posing as Anthony Devolder, met Osthoff while running a pet charity called "Friends of Pets United." He allegedly promised to help Osthoff and opened a GoFundMe account to raise money for his sick dog. Things went well initially, with donations pouring in for Sapphire until Santos went under the radar. Osthoff recalled he shut down the donations page when it reached the $3,000 mark and became "increasingly difficult to contact." Although he recommended a pet clinic to Osthoff for Sapphire's treatment, Santos wasn't forthcoming with the money. Eventually, Osthoff discovered Sapphire's tumor was inoperable, and Santos had used the money meant for his dog's surgery on "other dogs." The veteran lost his beloved pet a year later, motivating him to file charges against the former rep for the scam and loss. In December 2023, The Blast confirmed Santos' reign had officially ended following his expulsion from Congress. The House of Representatives sent him packing with an impressive 311-114 tally, with 105 Republicans in favor. Meanwhile, all four top House GOP leaders shockingly opted to keep Santos in Congress. Following his exit, the convicted felon expressed his anger to sources, declaring, "It's over." He was stunned by the House's decision, claiming they had set a "new dangerous precedent for themselves" with his expulsion. When asked if he would stay to use non-member privileges, Santos vehemently responded: "Why would I want to stay here? To hell with this place." The former rep could access these privileges because he did not have a felony conviction at the time of his removal from Congress. Will George Santos win his request for solitary confinement?
