Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, the one-time hopeful for U.S. attorney general, is the latest famous Republican to join Cameo.
Cameo is a platform where fans can purchase personalized video messages and interactions from celebrities, influencers and public figures.
Gaetz joined the platform on November 22, the day after he withdrew his name from consideration as the next attorney general. Just one week prior, President-elect Donald Trump had nominated him to head the Justice Department under his new administration.
He is currently leading the charge with the highest base rate on Cameo. According to the platform, Gaetz is charging $500 for videos, more than any of his Republican counterparts.
He currently has a five-star rating on the platform. His bio reads, "I served in Congress. Trump nominated me to be US Attorney General (that didn't work out)."
Newsweek reached out to Gaetz via email for comment.
Example videos on Gaetz's profile see the former congressman wishing people a "Happy Thanksgiving" and offering congratulations on a new job opportunity. In one video, he tells someone, "I know you're bummed out I'm not going to be taking out the garbage at the Department of Justice. But you know what? They can stop one of us, but they can't stop all of us."
Which Republicans are on Cameo, and how do their fees compare to Matt Gaetz?
Judge Jeanine Pirro
Pirro, the television host, author, judge, prosecutor and politician, starts her Cameo rates at $350. She also offers wedding shoutouts, advice videos and holiday messages.
George Santos
The former New York congressman created a Cameo account in December 2023, shortly after his expulsion from the House of Representatives. Santos charges upwards of $250 for Cameo videos in which he offers pep talks and birthday wishes.
Santos, the first Republican member of the House to be expelled, describes himself on the platform as a "Former congressional Icon!" He left Congress after multiple criminal allegations and pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud in August.
Lauren Boebert
Bobert, the representative for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, makes Cameo videos beginning at $250. She offers holiday messages, pep talks and roasts.
Sarah Palin
The former Alaska governor and 2008 vice-presidential candidate charges $199 and upwards per video. Palin offers happy birthday messages, pep talks, roasts and advice.
Roger Stone
The longtime Republican political consultant who was convicted on seven counts stemming from the Mueller report special counsel investigation and sentenced to 40 months in federal prison charges $100 and upwards for holiday messages, roasts, pep talks and advice videos on his Cameo.
Wayne Allyn Root
The conservative television host, political commentator and author charges $100 and upwards for videos on his Cameo.
Nick Adams
The conservative political commentator charges $100 and upwards for his Cameos.
Tomi Lahren
Lahren, the conservative political commentator and Fox News contributor, charges $95 and up for her Cameo videos, which include roasts and pep talks.
Corey Lewandowski
President-elect Trump's former campaign manager Lewandowski charges $50 and upwards for his cameos. His videos are described on the platform as a "treat for die-hard MAGA fans."
Joe Arpaio
"America's Toughest Sheriff" charges $19 and upwards for his Cameo videos.
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