Gaetz posted a photo standing behind Trump at his felony case's courtroom, echoing Trump's "stand back and stand by" comment.

Matt Gaetz evokes ‘standing by’ language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

May 16

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., evoked language adopted by the far-right Proud Boys extremist group as he appeared at court Thursday, May 16, to support Donald Trump at his hush money trial. This reflected the undercurrent of activist elements present among the presumptive GOP nominee’s supporters as he seeks a return to the White House.

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‘Stand Back And Stand By’: Matt Gaetz Parrots Trump’s Call To Violent Extremists At His Trial

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‘Ready to start another insurrection’: Gaetz support for Trump echoes Proud Boys order

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‘Ready to start another insurrection’: Gaetz support for Trump echoes Proud Boys order

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Gaetz invokes Trump’s call to far-right Proud Boys at hush-money trial

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Matt Gaetz invokes Trump’s infamous call to Proud Boys at trial

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Matt Gaetz evokes ‘standing by’ language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

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Matt Gaetz evokes ‘standing by’ language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

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Matt Gaetz evokes ‘standing by’ language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

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Gaetz Offers Odd Message of Support to Trump by Invoking the Proud Boys: ‘Standing Back and Standing By’

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Matt Gaetz evokes ‘standing by’ language adopted by Proud Boys as he attends court with Donald Trump

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