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Matt Gaetz, Texas congressman named in defamation lawsuit brought by Dallas man
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Emma Ruby , as published by Dallas Observer
· July 31, 2026
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In a broadcast taping on the far-right One America News Network, Gaetz accused the man of a $270-million fraud scheme.
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