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packman

(16,296 posts)
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 12:30 PM Aug 2021

Matt Gaetz elopes to California, marries girlfriend

Source: YahooNews

Sun, August 22, 2021, 10:11 AM

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.

The controversial 39-year-old Republican, who is under investigation as part of a sex trafficking probe, announced the wedding on his personal Twitter page. He exclaimed “I love my wife!” along with a photo of them together — he in a sport coat, she in a white dress.

Vanity Fair reports that Sergio Gor, a former staffer for Sen. Rand Paul, performed the ceremony that was attended by about 40 people. The couple had previously announced they would marry next year.

Gaetz had been in Iowa on Thursday with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, speaking at a rally that is part of a national tour where they falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump and downplay the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more: https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/matt-gaetz-elopes-california-marries-151127296.html



We, in the Florida Panhandle (Gaetz's district) have a running thread in local newspapers "Where is our Congressman today?" . He is noticeably absent from his district.
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Matt Gaetz elopes to California, marries girlfriend (Original Post) packman Aug 2021 OP
That's one Luckey lady underpants Aug 2021 #1
"The Luckey Gaetz wedding" sounds like old Jay Leno schtick William Seger Aug 2021 #16
Gaetz Luckey wedding. LOL IcyPeas Aug 2021 #44
Was Nestor in attendance? sarcasmo Aug 2021 #46
So she won't testify against him? Croney Aug 2021 #2
Exactly SmittyWerben Aug 2021 #28
But her sister isn't a fan and maybe she would. 2naSalit Aug 2021 #29
that's dumb !! monkeyman1 Aug 2021 #34
Wrong. onenote Aug 2021 #53
A married Gaetz looks good for the judge at sentencing. sarcasmo Aug 2021 #47
Now she can't testify against him. I wonder what that cost him? marble falls Aug 2021 #3
Sure she can. She just can't be forced to do so. Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #11
Meaning, She Won't Be Testifying Against Him nt SoCalDavidS Aug 2021 #21
No, that's not correct. Anything she knew prior to the marriage about his (lack of) character is Texin Aug 2021 #24
"He is noticeably absent from his district." PJMcK Aug 2021 #4
He'll Get Re-Elected NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES OR DOESN'T DO SoCalDavidS Aug 2021 #22
Can she bake a cake containing hacksaw blade? Sneederbunk Aug 2021 #5
Trying to resurrect his sex trafficking image i see onetexan Aug 2021 #6
Prenups, NDA??? Traildogbob Aug 2021 #7
He's Not Going To Serve Time SoCalDavidS Aug 2021 #23
I think he may be indicted .... LenaBaby61 Aug 2021 #25
Rules For Thee, Not For Me nt SoCalDavidS Aug 2021 #27
Pretty sure Traildogbob Aug 2021 #37
Presumably this was during recess and before she had to get to gym class Orrex Aug 2021 #8
Is It An Elopement If There Are 40 Guests? Me. Aug 2021 #9
Good point! FailureToCommunicate Aug 2021 #33
You mean that California? ffr Aug 2021 #10
So is she now Ginger Gaetz Luckey? ToxMarz Aug 2021 #12
lol chowder66 Aug 2021 #13
Haha... Cronezilla Aug 2021 #36
BWAHAAHAAA! csziggy Aug 2021 #41
He's almost 40 Farmer-Rick Aug 2021 #14
Oh, don't you worry OldBaldy1701E Aug 2021 #61
A traveling family man bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 #15
He did this to eventually put his assets in her name Javaman Aug 2021 #17
I have always wondered about that. LiberatedUSA Aug 2021 #67
not being a lawyer but having seen this play out in other avenues... Javaman Aug 2021 #70
Now, she can't be compelled to testify against him... dlk Aug 2021 #18
Wrong. See posts 24 and 53. onenote Aug 2021 #55
Thanks for the info dlk Aug 2021 #66
Joyce Vance, a former US Attorney, seems to disagree dlk Aug 2021 #71
Marriage and MONEY. That'll shut her up in the upcoming trial Bengus81 Aug 2021 #19
Was she a potential witness? Just asking ashredux Aug 2021 #20
Tempted to add: "just before she begins High School" dsharp88 Aug 2021 #26
So when he was her current age she was eleven? littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #30
Does this mean that she can't testify against him? I wonder what she knows. n/t MrModerate Aug 2021 #31
No it does not mean that. See posts 24 and 53. onenote Aug 2021 #56
Conjugal visits? Wild blueberry Aug 2021 #32
This woman marrying Matt Gaetz sure says a lot about her. Mr. Evil Aug 2021 #35
Agree, not fooled Aug 2021 #40
My guess is simple. Mr. Evil Aug 2021 #42
Mr. Evil, you have probably not fooled Aug 2021 #45
I have one word. Eew! Lonestarblue Aug 2021 #38
Going for the sympathy factor? not fooled Aug 2021 #39
Sentencing day, sympathy factor. sarcasmo Aug 2021 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Aug 2021 #43
I heard he wanted to but no one was willing to witness it... Ford_Prefect Aug 2021 #48
With an adult? Swede Aug 2021 #49
Hmm... Mike Nelson Aug 2021 #50
She's older than 17? rpannier Aug 2021 #51
If she is an adult, I question her mental acuity but hope she has a pre nup. I would bet not. nt Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #52
I'd bet there is a pre-nup. He will protect his inherited wealth, trusts and such. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2021 #60
How did Gaetz family make their millions? I never heard of him until last admin. Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #63
Mostly from a company that provided hospice services. The company was then sold, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2021 #65
Thanks! Evolve Dammit Aug 2021 #68
"... she in a white dress ..." ... Jopin Klobe Aug 2021 #54
Curious he didn't marry in Pensacola pfitz59 Aug 2021 #58
FL spousal privilege does not protect communications made before the marriage. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #59
"Look, everyone! I can't be a paedo... I have a WIFE!! She's an adult!! SEE??" NurseJackie Aug 2021 #62
I keep hearing how he is in all this trouble and on the verge of hgetting arrested. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #64
OK, so anyone who criticized Bill and Hillary for staying married not fooled Aug 2021 #69
Damn it.. Karma13612 Aug 2021 #72
 

monkeyman1

(5,109 posts)
34. that's dumb !!
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 02:31 PM
Aug 2021

do your home work ! his wing man has dumped enough shit on him & they do not need her one way or another ! this stunt won't help him out one bit !! It's still tick -tock time for matty !

onenote

(42,737 posts)
53. Wrong.
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 07:22 PM
Aug 2021

The marriage testimony privilege doesn't apply to matters occurring before the marriage. Moreover, it doesn't apply to testimony in connection with certain types of crimes, such as human trafficking.

Lot of arm chair lawyers spreading misinformation on DU on this subject.

Phoenix61

(17,011 posts)
11. Sure she can. She just can't be forced to do so.
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 12:40 PM
Aug 2021

I’d bet there was a really nice wedding present from his family.

Texin

(2,596 posts)
24. No, that's not correct. Anything she knew prior to the marriage about his (lack of) character is
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 01:43 PM
Aug 2021

admissible in a court of law.

PJMcK

(22,041 posts)
4. "He is noticeably absent from his district."
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 12:34 PM
Aug 2021

Farron Cousins substituted for David Pakman and highlighted Gaetz's lack of interest in his constituents.

&t=359s

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
22. He'll Get Re-Elected NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES OR DOESN'T DO
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 01:40 PM
Aug 2021

His lack of interest in his constituents is EXACTLY THE SAME as TFG's lack of interest in his Cult Followers, and he almost got enough of their votes to be re-elected.

Traildogbob

(8,790 posts)
7. Prenups, NDA???
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 12:37 PM
Aug 2021

Trump recommended to him. Will she be allowed sex while he serves time. Bang Bang Bobert would have married him.

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
23. He's Not Going To Serve Time
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 01:41 PM
Aug 2021

You're just going to be disappointed later, by thinking that now.

I doubt he'll even be charged.

LenaBaby61

(6,976 posts)
25. I think he may be indicted ....
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 01:45 PM
Aug 2021

But you're right, he will never serve any time because he's a rich, white, entitled, GQP/US Taliban male.

End of story.

Traildogbob

(8,790 posts)
37. Pretty sure
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 02:42 PM
Aug 2021

All of you are correct. Just need to send thoughts and prayers of Covid karma. He is an inspiration though, to incels. Just need cash, and anyone can get laid.

ffr

(22,671 posts)
10. You mean that California?
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 12:40 PM
Aug 2021

The one that those with penis envy badmouth incessantly? That California?

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
41. BWAHAAHAAA!
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 02:56 PM
Aug 2021

And I was just going to post that "Ginger Luckey" sounded like a stripper name. Your version is better!

OldBaldy1701E

(5,144 posts)
61. Oh, don't you worry
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 07:41 AM
Aug 2021

His attempt to present himself as a 'normal' human will not work. He is incapable of actually being a human, and therefore this will not last long. Either that, or she is gonna ride the gravy train because of what she may have knowledge of. We will see, I suppose.

 

LiberatedUSA

(1,666 posts)
67. I have always wondered about that.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 11:26 AM
Aug 2021

Like at what timeframe do those type of actions allow a court to throw signed legal agreements out?

Like if you knew you were going to do something that would open you to civil litigation, so you “sell” everything you own, including your cash to someone trusted for say $1 and have lawyers draw it all up.

Considering there were no court orders against you not to do that (and this could go for evidence destroying as well), since you had not done anything that would get a court’s attention yet….at what point does a court have a legal authority to void the signed and notarized deal?

Javaman

(62,532 posts)
70. not being a lawyer but having seen this play out in other avenues...
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 02:18 PM
Aug 2021

remember the singing group Captain and Tennille? or the lead singer of the rock band The Cars: Rick Ocasek?

They both C&T and Ocasek and his wife divorced because of medical bills. Basically, the captain, signed over everything to Tennile to prevent creditors from completely bankrupting him due to medical bills. Then he divorced Tennille. The captain now was of zero monetary worth. the creditors couldn't get a thing.

Same thing happened with Ocasek. Medical bills.

gaetz will do the same thing. because, the women he abused will try for a civil suit, but they won't get a thing, because he will be of zero net worth. but also, his new wife will equally a shit for potentially agreeing to do this. what would be amazing is if she had a sudden realization of empathy and character refused to having his assets signed over to her.

dlk

(11,574 posts)
66. Thanks for the info
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 11:22 AM
Aug 2021

However, I wouldn’t be surprised if Gaetz needs to, he will attempt to assert that privilege.

dlk

(11,574 posts)
71. Joyce Vance, a former US Attorney, seems to disagree
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 03:31 PM
Aug 2021

Accordingly, one spouse can’t be compelled to testify against another in a criminal proceeding.

Mr. Evil

(2,853 posts)
35. This woman marrying Matt Gaetz sure says a lot about her.
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 02:33 PM
Aug 2021

She's just as horrible as he is. As long as he's not in jail there will be even more scandals.

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
40. Agree,
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 02:47 PM
Aug 2021

especially considering everything we now know about his proclivities.

She can't feign ignorance.

WTF is the matter with these people???

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
45. Mr. Evil, you have probably
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 04:45 PM
Aug 2021

called it accurately.

She will be in the inner circle after the fascists impose one-party rule.

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
39. Going for the sympathy factor?
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 02:45 PM
Aug 2021

"You can't throw a newlywed in jail"

hahahahahahahahahaha

To his new bride: "Women who marry for money earn every penny." And, get tested for STDs, on a recurring basis.



Response to packman (Original post)

Ford_Prefect

(7,917 posts)
48. I heard he wanted to but no one was willing to witness it...
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 05:23 PM
Aug 2021

The story goes that someone said it was an unnatural act...

Mike Nelson

(9,961 posts)
50. Hmm...
Sun Aug 22, 2021, 06:06 PM
Aug 2021

... Ginger Luckey? Sounds like a stage name, to me... is that her real name? There is a certain profession where women change their names... she wouldn't need to change her name, if she really is Ginger Luckey.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,362 posts)
60. I'd bet there is a pre-nup. He will protect his inherited wealth, trusts and such.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 05:22 AM
Aug 2021

She ain't gonna be THAT luckey.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,362 posts)
65. Mostly from a company that provided hospice services. The company was then sold, ...
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 10:31 AM
Aug 2021

... to Roto-Rooter (there's some kind of bad joke in that deal, but I don't want to go there at this time )

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelatindera/2021/04/03/inside-the-30-million-gaetz-family-fortune/?sh=3b8540a6d407

 

cinematicdiversions

(1,969 posts)
64. I keep hearing how he is in all this trouble and on the verge of hgetting arrested.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 08:38 AM
Aug 2021

Well, they are taking their own sweet time if they are planning to arrest him.

not fooled

(5,801 posts)
69. OK, so anyone who criticized Bill and Hillary for staying married
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 12:27 PM
Aug 2021

can't possibly congratulate skeezy perv Gaetz on his nuptials...without being a massive hypocrite...oh wait, the GQPee is a camp for hypocrites.

Karma13612

(4,554 posts)
72. Damn it..
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 04:24 PM
Aug 2021

That scum nugget took my wedding day.

Hubby and I celebrated our 21st year on August 21.

Now I will remember that this is also the day that that turd got married.

Is nothing sacred anymore!!!????

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