Alan Ritchson Criticizes Matt Gaetz in GQ Interview

Alan Ritchson, star of the TV series 'Reacher,' has publicly criticized his former high school classmate, Matt Gaetz, in a GQ interview, expressing disdain for Gaetz's political career and character. Ritchson, who attended Niceville High School in Florida with Gaetz, described Gaetz as an 'adversary' and criticized the Florida panhandle for continuing to elect him despite allegations of misconduct. Gaetz resigned from Congress in 2024 amid ethics investigations and was later nominated for Attorney General by Donald Trump, a nomination he withdrew following further controversy. Ritchson expressed a fleeting interest in entering politics to counter figures like Gaetz but questioned his own ability to succeed in the political arena without compromising his integrity. Gaetz, on the other hand, downplayed the animosity, recalling a less contentious high school relationship with Ritchson.