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Matt Gaetz: “I was still a top 10 fundraiser because of decentralized…”

Featuring: Matt Gaetz, Republican | Former U.S. House, Florida's 1st District

The Anchormen Show Episode 103 - The Sacramento Sewer w/Pearson Sharp and Carl DeMaio

Published February 20, 2026 | Video Starts at 18:52

I mean, look, Carl, when I was in Congress, I was the only Republican who didn't take lobbyist money and didn't take PAC money. And I was still a top 10 fundraiser because of decentralized networks. because of large groups of people giving small amounts. And the key is you have to tell folks to keep giving, right? (18:52–18:57)

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