Matt Gaetz rips into Alan Ritchson over a supposed high school clash, insiders say. The ex-congressman, 42, denies the Reacher star’s tale. Sources tell The National Enquirer that Matt Gaetz calls it pure fiction. Alan Ritchson, 41, claimed they were foes at Niceville High School. Matt Gaetz hit X to slam him, alleging a Hollywood spin.
The insider said Matt Gaetz fumes at the story. Alan Ritchson, riding fame from Prime Video’s hit, painted him as a rival. Matt Gaetz fired back fast, they noted. He posted that it’s total Hollywood bunk, the source added. Both hail from Niceville, but Matt Gaetz insists no feud happened. He accuses Ritchson of faking it for clout.
Matt Gaetz’s Feud Denial
Matt Gaetz won’t let it slide, the insider explained. Alan Ritchson’s interview sparked this mess, they said. He claimed a past beef, but Matt Gaetz calls BS. The former politico says it’s made-up, the source stressed. Ritchson’s star shines bright now. Matt Gaetz thinks he’s chasing elite cred, they hinted.
The clash surprised fans. Matt Gaetz, no stranger to scraps, fights this one hard. Alan Ritchson’s story flops with him. It’s a Capitol Hill versus Hollywood showdown, insiders say.
Alan Ritchson’s Tale Flops
Alan Ritchson’s rise meets Matt Gaetz’s wrath. The source said Gaetz sees it as a ploy. Ritchson’s Reacher fame soars, they noted. Matt Gaetz blasts it as fake drama. No high school bad blood existed, he insists. The insider said he’s baffled by the claim. Ritchson’s narrative crumbles under Gaetz’s pushback.
Matt Gaetz turns this into a loud spat. Alan Ritchson’s past gets a rewrite, and tempers flare.
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