Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA), the top Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, admitted to the panel that she violated her sworn oath and leaked details of the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz to the press, The Hill reported Monday. Leaks about the Gaetz investigation and the threat of its full release played a significant
Report: Top Ethics Committee Democrat Leaked Matt Gaetz Report Details, Violating Sworn Oath
December 12, 2024 by
Dem Rep. Beyer: We Still Need to Release Gaetz Report Because Other Trump Picks Face Accusations
November 23, 2024 by
On Thursdayâs edition of Bloombergâs âBalance of Power,â Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) argued that the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz should be publicly released, even though Gaetz resigned his House seat and withdrew from consideration to be attorney general because thereâs a âlarger picture that we have Pete Hegseth also credibly accused of rape.
Tuberville on Gaetz, Hegseth: ‘We’re Going to Look at Facts, Not Rumors’
November 20, 2024 by
Tuesday, during an appearance on Fox Business Networkâs âKudlow,â Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) pledged that the U.S. Senate would consider facts over rumors when vetting President-elect Donald Trumpâs Cabinet picks, including Matt Gaetz, Trumpâs attorney general appointee, and Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense appointee. The Alabama Republican referenced charges that Supreme Court appointees Brett
Matt Gaetz Resigns from Congress After Trump Nominates Him as Attorney General
November 15, 2024 by
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has resigned from his congressional seat after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as Attorney General in his administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced and confirmed that Gaetzâs resignation was âeffective immediatelyâ and that a special election will be held in his congressional district. Mike Johnson
Lawler: ‘Gaetz and Seven Useful Idiots’ Weakened Speaker Johnson’s Hand
April 19, 2024 by
Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) said Thursday on CNNâs âAnderson Cooper 360â that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had a weakened hand in legislation negotiations because Republicans ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Host Anderson Cooper asked, âDo you believe this foreign aid bill will pass in the next few days? And if so, do
McCarthy to Gaetz: ‘Bring It On,’ I’ll Survive as Speaker
October 6, 2023 by
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said Sunday on CBSâs âFace the Nationâ that Rep. Matt Gaetzâs (R-FL) plans to come after his speakership will fail. Anchor Margaret Brennan said, âI want to start, though, on the news from Congressman Matt Gaetz, who says heâs going to seek a motion to vacate. Heâs going to try to
Rep. Matt Gaetz Formally Makes His Move to Oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy
October 6, 2023 by
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) formally moved Monday to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), filing a motion to vacate the chair. The House must vote within two legislative days on the motion itself or on a separate motion to table or dispense with it. Gaetz has threatened to bring the motion for weeks if McCarthy
Exclusive: Gaetz Asks Austin and Milley Why Drag Queen Shows are Still Happening on Military Bases
July 27, 2023 by
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is demanding to know from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark Milley why drag queen shows and story hours are still happening on military bases â something they both testified they do not support. Gaetz wrote in a letter to Austin and
Gaetz, Boebert and Biggs raised big bucks off their opposition to McCarthy
April 20, 2023 by
(Right to left) Republican Reps. Andy Biggs, Lauren Boebert and Matt Gaetz during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 13, 2src22. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo The House Republicans who were the most vocal in opposing Kevin McCarthyâs bid for Speaker reaped substantial financial rewards for it, new campaign finance filings show.
Nancy Mace: It Will Be Difficult to Work with ‘Fraud’ Matt Gaetz
March 15, 2023 by
Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) claimed Sunday on CBSâs âFace the Nationâ that it would be difficult to work with âfraudâ Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on legislation. Partial transcript as follows: MARGARET BRENNAN: The speaker has reportedly given the Freedom Caucus, that ultra-conservative faction, a third of the seats on the powerful Rules Committee which controls which
Gaetz: Houseâs New Rules Supported by Populists on the Left Like AOC
March 11, 2023 by
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said Monday on MSNBCâs âThe Beatâ that the rule changes resulting from Rep. Kevin McCarthyâs (R-CA) House speaker vote negotiations were supported by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Host Ari Melber said, âSo people have seen you there. We look at the new rules. First question, what do you think you or
Conservatives Point to ‘Bidenflation’ as Cause of Silicon Valley Bank Closure; Gaetz Vows to Stand Against Bailout
March 10, 2023 by
Conservatives Point to âBidenflationâ as Cause of Silicon Valley Bank Closure; Gaetz Vows to Stand Against Bailout Justin Sullivan/Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Prominent conservatives throughout politics and media reacted to the sudden closure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is already standing firm against bailouts for the
DOJ wonât charge Gaetz in sex trafficking probe, lawmakerâs office says
February 22, 2023 by
Federal prosecutors and the FBI began investigating Matt Gaetz in late 2src2src during the Trump administration over potential sex trafficking crimes. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â The Justice Department is closing its long-running sex trafficking investigation into GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz and will not charge the firebrand congressman, according to a lawyer representing
GOP Drama: ‘Furious’ Margorie Taylor Greene Throws ‘Friend’ Matt Gaetz Under the Bus â ‘He Supported Paul Ryan’
January 11, 2023 by
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) went off on some of her Republican colleagues on Tuesday as the contentious speakership vote is underway, telling reporters that some of her Freedom Caucus colleagues and âsupposed friendsâ have been demanding positions for themselves and acting hypocritically. âWe have been negotiating, talking, debating back and forth in our conference, trying to
Rep. Mike Rogers apologizes to Gaetz after tense confrontation on House floor: ‘I briefly lost my temper’
January 10, 2023 by
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., apologized to Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Sunday after appearing to lunge at him on the House floor during chaotic speaker votes on Friday evening. “I regret that I briefly lost my temper on the House Floor Friday evening and appreciate Mattâs kind understanding,” Rogers tweeted on Sunday. Rep. Mike Rogers […]
Trump Says CNN Reports Of Rep. Gaetz Request For Meeting Are âCompletely Falseâ
April 13, 2021 by
Former President Donald Trump released a statement refuting a report that alleged Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz had requested a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. The statement was in response to a CNN report on Monday evening that alleged the former president denied to schedule a meeting with Gaetz amidst allegations of sex…
Katie Hill Says âItâs Grossâ Gaetz Invokes Her Name In Op-Ed
April 11, 2021 by
April 10, 2021 11:37 AM ET Former Democratic California Rep. Katie Hill said Friday she thought it was âgrossâ that Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz invoked her name in his Washington Examiner op-ed published Monday. Excited to join @erinburnett on @outfrontcnn in the 4pP / 7pE hour to talk more about my lawsuit against the…
Dem Rep. Lieu: Gaetz Should Be Removed from House Judiciary Committee –
April 1, 2021 by
Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) said Tuesday on MSNBCâs âThe Last Wordâ that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) should be removed from the House Judiciary Committee because of allegations printed by The New York Times of a federal investigation into a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid her to travel with him. When asked about Gaetzâs…
GOP Leader McCarthy Says Heâd Remove Matt Gaetz From Judiciary Committee If Sex Allegations Are Confirmed
March 31, 2021 by
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy committed on Wednesday to removing Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz from his position on the House Judiciary Committee if sexual misconduct allegations against him turn out to be true. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that the Justice Department opened an investigation last year into whether Gaetz had a sexual…
Matt Gaetz Rips Corporate Wokeism, Big Government, Big Tech in CPAC Speech
March 1, 2021 by
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) â a self-proclaimed âFlorida Manâ and one of the most vocal supporters of former President Donald Trump and the America First doctrine â ripped the political and foreign policy establishment in a rousing speech Friday evening at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando. Gaetz denounced corporate âwokeism,â noting that he…
Adam Kinzinger: Matt Gaetz Going After Liz Cheney Is ‘Totally GOP Cancel Culture’
February 1, 2021 by
Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Sunday on NBCâs âMeet the Pressâ that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) going to Wyoming to campaign against Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) for voting to impeach former President Donald Trump was âtotally GOP cancel culture.â Anchor Chuck Todd said, âIâm curious, is there just no room for disagreement in the Republican…
‘Billions’ Creator Brian Koppelman Says Matt Gaetz Has ‘The Single Most Punchable Face I Have Ever Seen’
January 14, 2021 by
Brian Koppelman, producer and creator of the hit Showtime drama Billions, jumped to Twitter on Wednesday to say U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R, FL) has âthe single most punchable faceâ he has ever seen. The Hollywood producer, who also co-wrote Oceanâs Thirteen and Rounders, claimed he was against violence but then turned right around and said…
Rick Wilson Accuses Matt Gaetz, Ken Buck And Jim Jordan Of âWhiny Bitch Victimhoodâ
January 14, 2021 by
January 13, 2021 11:06 PM ET Project Lincolnâs Rick Wilson tore into President Donald Trumpâs âtrue believers,â accusing them of âwhiny bitch victimhood.â Wilson told MSNBCâs Joy Reid that Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz (FL), Ken Buck (CO) and Jim Jordan (OH) were among Trumpâs loyal base, saying that they were mistaken in their belief that…
Gaetz on Trump: ‘Impeachment Would Be Unnecessary –
January 11, 2021 by
Sunday on FNCâs âFox Report,â Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) reacted to the Democratsâ push to impeach President Donald Trump over his part in the U.S. Capitol riot that left five dead and many more injured. Gaetz said that with Inauguration Day just 10 days away, âimpeachment would be unnecessary.â He also argued impeachment âwould be…
