Rep. Matt Gaetz’s appearance at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night caused a stir, with many speculating about possible cosmetic enhancements. The Florida representative, known for his fiery rhetoric, stepped out in Milwaukee looking notably different, with a smoother, more immobile complexion and fuller cheekbones.
Social media erupted with jokes and comments about Gaetz’s new look. Ron Filipkowski, editor-in-chief of Meidas Touch, tweeted a less-than-flattering screenshot of Gaetz mid-speech, asking, “WTF did Gaetz do to his face?”
Comparisons to Las Vegas performers quickly followed. One observer humorously noted that Gaetz was just “two white tigers and a life partner from having a Vegas act,” referencing the famed duo Siegfried & Roy.
Another user likened Gaetz to another Vegas icon, saying, “Good lord. Matt Gaetz is transforming into Wayne Newton. He needs to lay off the Botox and cheek fillers,” adding to the speculation of cosmetic interventions.
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Instagram user travisjakers commented, “Matt Gaetz looks like he’s wearing a mask of his own face – gonna give the lizard people conspiracy theorists a lot to work with.” This sentiment was echoed by others who suggested his new appearance might indeed be the result of Botox and fillers.
Journalist Pete Hamby quipped, “Matt Gaetz (R-Botox),” while another commenter observed, “Wow. That Botox and filler is FRESH.” Side-by-side photos of Gaetz from Wednesday compared to a few years ago led to further comparisons, this time to the dramatic transformations seen on “Real Housewives” stars.
Adding a political jab, one X user remarked, “Botox. This is what happens when you hang with high school girls,” referencing the ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations that Gaetz had inappropriate relationships with minors.
Gaetz’s office was quick to dismiss the rumors. A spokesperson told The Post on Thursday, “He looks exactly the same in both photos. Only difference is no makeup and different lighting.”
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Beyond his appearance, Gaetz made news at the convention by interrupting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a CNN interview. Gaetz interjected, asking mockingly, “What night are you speaking? Are you speaking tonight?” while McCarthy was in the middle of a conversation with anchor Kaitlan Collins.
McCarthy responded indirectly, referring to Gaetz’s ethics issues: “[The] person who raised the issue, he‘s got an ethics complaint about paying, sleeping with a 17-year-old. That‘s the way they would go, so that‘s the biggest challenge we have.”
This was in reference to the Justice Department’s 2020 investigation into allegations that Gaetz had sex-trafficked a teenage girl. Though Gaetz was not charged, the House Ethics Committee reopened its probe in 2023, which is still ongoing.
Gaetz’s antics didn’t go unnoticed. Last fall, he played a key role in McCarthy’s removal from the speakership, questioning McCarthy’s commitment to conservative values. Reflecting on Gaetz’s interruption, McCarthy told NBC, “I think it shows exactly who Matt Gaetz is.”
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