Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has marked Thanksgiving by resharing a photo posted by his wife, Ginger Gaetz. It features Matt, his parents, and the young man the Florida lawmaker previously referred to as his “son”, Nestor Galban.
Gaetz first shared news about Nestor to the media in 2020. Back then, Nestor was a 19-year-old who had originally come to the US from Cuba as a 12-year-old in 2014. That was the year he met the future GOP lawmaker. Gaetz was dating Nestor’s older sister.
Nestor moved in with Gaetz and his sister and remained primarily in Gaetz’s home, even after the older man broke up with the young woman.
Gaetz told People at the time, “He is a part of my family story. My work with Nestor, our family, no element of my public service could compare to the joy that our family has brought me.”
Gaetz confirmed he’d never formally adopted Nestor. However, “Our relationship as a family is defined by our love for each other, not by any paperwork.”
Nestor, he said, “is my son in every conceivable way, and I can’t imagine loving him any more if he was my own flesh and blood.”
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The announcement prompted a flurry of media attention and interest in Nestor. However, Gaetz has rarely mentioned him since and photos have been scarce.
However, a new photo suggests Nestor is very much at the heart of the Gaetz family.
Gaetz’s wife, Ginger Gaetz (née Luckey), who he married last year, posted a Thanksgiving message. The accompanying photo shows Matt, Nestor, Ginger, and Matt’s parents.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Gaetz family!
Wishing you a day of love and gratitude 💝
Psalm 9:1 pic.twitter.com/7TShvCI93D
— Ginger Gaetz (@LuckeyGinger) November 24, 2022
“Happy Thanksgiving from the Gaetz family!” she said, “Wishing you a day of love and gratitude 💝Psalm 9:1”
The Biblical reference reads, I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
On Instagram, Ginger tagged her husband and Nestor. Gaetz reshared the photo to his own Twitter feed.
Online, some wished the Gaetz’s a happy Thanksgiving. Others had thoughts.
That huge, godawful “GAETZ GOT LUCKEY” decoration in the background is somehow only your second worst crime
— Harry (@DocEgonSpengler) November 24, 2022
Ginger looks happy with her boyfriend
— Meidas Rick 🏳️🌈🇺🇦 (@RandallUhrig) November 24, 2022
My wish is for you and your family is to become better people this year.
— August West (@chriskoehler76) November 24, 2022
Nestor reshared some photos from the same gathering to his own Instagram. Last week, he also posted a photo of him with his “father”, Matt Gaetz, Ginger, and Donald Trump.
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Investigations in to Matt Gaetz
MAGA lawmaker Gaetz has faced investigations over the last 12 months into allegations he sex-trafficked a 17-year-old girl. News reports last month said the investigation appeared to have stalled. Attorneys close to the case say prosecutors have concerns about the credibility of key witnesses to their case.
Gaetz has always denied any wrongdoing.
thebaddestbabby
Matt Gaetz is a festering pustule on the cancerous underbelly of America that is right-wing politics. But that doesn’t mean he can’t have a family. Why do we have to mock him for the family he has chosen, his “chosen family” if you will? If he’s f*cking his (insanely hot) “son,” who cares? If I’m following nestorgalban_5 on ig, WHO CARES!!!
Fname Optional Lname
How would Gaetz vote on gay adoption ? Pointing out his hypocrisy is necessary. He is able to identify this person as “family” yet he is unable to vote for gays to have the same privilege. As far as the “son” being “insanely hot” – he lives with Matt Gaetz- that in itself is seriously unattractive
thebaddestbabby
nope, doesn’t work that way. hot is hot!
OhHellNo
Not sure he chose his “son”. I’m guessing Nestor is his biological son with a young lady who was underage at the time. Daddy probably paid her off like he pays off all of Perv Jr.’s legal troubles.
abfab
TMI I need a long hot shower to get this shit off of me.
Brian
The Bible verse is so theatrical. He’s a human trafficker and pedophile. What a weird religion… I don’t know why anyone still shows up on Sundays.
RIGay
Gaetz confirmed he’d never formally adopted Nestor. However, “Our relationship as a family is defined by our love for each other, not by any paperwork.”
…until the money dries up and the truth comes out.
abfab
He knows nothing about love.
barryaksarben
I can’t wait for Nestor to wake the F up and see Matt for the GROOMER he is
greekboy
Nestor is hot. He’s probably boinking matt and the wife. We seriously need Tucker, the #ucker, on the case asap
Steve9999
Ginger Gaetz. Isn’t that what Lucy used to call her vagina?
Jon in Canada
Sorry, but a known pedophile and human trafficker is not someone I want to read about; unless, of course, it’s about his conviction and prison sentence.
Max
very sad immigrant Nestor got brainwashed to succumb to Gaetz’s way.
JanDivine
I thought that it’s great that has taken this child into his home. However, he says that a family is defined by love, not a piece of paper. I agree with that too. So why does he believe it’s wrong for a gay person to adopt a child that they love? A double standard.
seven5tx
Hey Matt, incest is best!!!!!!
Jimmynj
Shouldn’t Matt Gaetz be rotting in prison by now????
not a clone
nestor achieved the cuban dream , he is white now
OhHellNo
The odds are extremely high that Nestor is Mattie’s biological son with a woman who at the time was underage. You don’t hide someone you’re proud of for 19 years, wacko.