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Matt Gaetz Reveals He Has An Adopted Cuban Son After Intense Committee Exchange About Race, Family

Eric Quintanar
Matt Gaetz Reveals He Has An Adopted Cuban Son After Intense Committee Exchange About Race, Family
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The day after an intense exchange with Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) about race and family, Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) revealed that he has been raising an adopted son from Cuba for about the last six years — a fact he suggests may illuminate why he became so angry during the hearing. 

“For all those wondering, this is my son Nestor. We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Cuba (legally, of course) six years ago and lives with me in Florida,” said Gaetz. “I am so proud of him and raising him has been the best, most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life.”

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