Matt Gaetz Criticized for Charging $500 on Cameo After Withdrawing from AG Position

Matt Gaetz Faces Backlash for Joining Cameo After Dropping Out as Attorney General Candidate

In a move that has stirred quite the reaction, Matt Gaetz is catching heat for his recent decision to join Cameo, a platform that allows fans to pay for personalized video messages from celebrities and public figures. Just one day after Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for Attorney General under Donald Trump, he announced he was charging a hefty $525 for a video message on the site.

The Florida congressman, who recently resigned from his position, seems to be venturing into the world of quick cash as he navigates through the fallout from his political career. In his Cameo profile, Gaetz touts his past accomplishments, claiming, “I served in Congress,” and mentioning his nomination by Trump to lead the Justice Department. However, he expressed that the scrutiny surrounding his candidacy had become a distraction.

Social media erupted with criticism following the announcement. Comments on X, formerly Twitter, included sentiments like, “I wouldn’t want a personalized video from him if someone paid me $500,” and others pointed out the irony of monetizing his political misfortunes, with one user quipping, “Nothing says public service like grifting after a fall from grace.”

This development comes shortly after Gaetz opted to step back from his Attorney General bid due to ongoing scrutiny over a federal investigation into alleged sex trafficking. In his withdrawal statement, he emphasized the importance of moving the Trump administration’s agenda forward without unnecessary distractions.

Trump himself acknowledged Gaetz’s decision on Truth Social, stating his appreciation for Gaetz’s efforts and expressing confidence in his future outside of government service. Meanwhile, the former congressman finds himself contending with serious legal challenges while attempting to pivot his career toward the entertainment industry.

As the political landscape continues to shift, it remains to be seen how Gaetz will navigate his way through these turbulent waters, but for now, he’s clearly aiming for a new audience on Cameo, despite the backlash.