Former Congressman Matt Gaetz is hitting again at Alan Ritchson, accusing the actor of mendacity about them being adversaries after they attended the identical Florida highschool.

Gaetz posted a message Thursday on X, explaining that Hollywood had apparently modified Ritchson — greatest identified for his title function as Jack Reacher within the TV sequence, “Reacher.”

Gaetz — who represented Florida’s 1st congressional district from 2017 to 2024 — mentioned the 2 have been on the Speech and Debate Group at Niceville Excessive College and could not keep in mind any rigidity between them, saying flat out “we weren’t adversaries.”

Gaetz additionally bragged he took residence the win on the debate championships whereas Ritchson was extra centered on appearing.

Gaetz famous he was beloved by Ritchson’s household, specifically his mother, Vickie, who invited the ex-politician to her husband’s retirement celebration from the army at a bar.  Gaetz mentioned he even sang the well-known J. Giels Band track, “Centerfold,” throughout the soiree.

However, Ritchson noticed their relationship very otherwise, telling GQ journal in a latest interview that Gaetz was a “motherf—-er” and so they have been “adversaries.”

Ritchson additionally mentioned he was shocked Floridians continued to vote for Gaetz with every part the nation knew in regards to the man.

After all, Ritchson was alluding to allegations Gaetz had intercourse with an underage lady — one thing he has vehemently denied.

It’s possible you’ll recall, Gaetz resigned from the Home in 2024 after he was nominated by then-President-Elect Trump to be Legal professional Basic, however he withdrew his candidacy amid accusations of intercourse trafficking and drug use, calling all of it a distraction.