However, Gaetz seems to have a reputation plagued by more scandals than your average politician.

He has increasingly become infamous across the United States, gaining opposers not just in the political arena.

These are some celebrities that are likely part of the other 71%.

Matt Gaetz in Washington, D.C., 2022

simultaneously throwing shade at Donald Trump and Fox News as well.

Matt Gaetz did not stay silent this time.

He replied, “Charlie Sheen totally carried two and a half men” (viaX).

Mark Hamill at the 2025 Saturn Awards

Fans quickly jumped in, roasting Gaetz for trying (and failing) to out-snark the sitcom legend.

Gaetz replied by dismissing Cryer’s achievements.

He wrote, “What’s an Emmy?

Jon Cryer at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards

An award Hollywood gives itself?

I win elections,” (via X).

#SOA," (viaX), referencing Perlman’s character Clay on “Sons of Anarchy”.

Ron Perlman in Germany, 2018

The tweet got thousands of replies, many laughing at Gaetz for mistaking real life and fiction.

“Matt Gaetz discovers acting,” a user replied (viaX).

“Matt, you might want to sit down for this,” another user tweeted.

John Cusack in Germany, 2016

Tell me sir, how is it actually being one?"

He also reposted a tweet by “Better Call Saul” star Michael McKean that read “Wow.

Kathy Griffin tries to out him

Kathy Griffin is no stranger to controversy.

Kathy Griffin in Los Angeles, California, 2024

She’s even made a career out of it.

The comedian’s signature move is her fearless political commentary, and Matt Gaetz isn’t free from it.

“Thrilled for the New Year and great times ahead with family @mattgaetz & Nestor!”

Griffin jumped in, replying to Luckey’s tweet with her usual humor.

“I think I finally figured out the whole Matt Gaetz/Nestor thing,” shetweeted.

Ginger is the designated hag.”