Is Matt Gaetz Having Affair with his Male Press Secretary?

Representative Matt Gaetz is rumored to be having an affair with his press secretary Joel Valdez.

Forbes political writer Rebekah Jones wrote on Twitter late Tuesday night:

!!!BREAKING!!! Matt Gaetz is believed to be having an affair with his press secretary, Joel Valdez, according to three independent sources. Gaetz’ office and his wife have not responded to requests for comment. This is not Gaetz’ first affair, nor is it his first w/a man.

!!!BREAKING!!!

Matt Gaetz is believed to be having an affair with his press secretary, Joel Valdez, according to three independent sources.

Gaetz’ office and his wife have not responded to requests for comment.

This is not Gaetz’ first affair, nor is it his first w/a man.

— Rebekah Jones (@GeoRebekah) January 24, 2023

Jones claims that she “observed their, er, intimacy in a moment they thought was private after our debate but didn’t want to speculate without proof.”