Ron Johnson Trolls Press When Asked About Gaetz Nomination
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) told reporters who asked him about former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)'s nomination for attorney general that transgender and so-called “genderfluid” officials served in the Biden administration. I presented a photo of the person. It asked the administration whether it had “harassed” Biden associates during the nomination process. Max Cohen of Punchbowl […]
Harris’s Debt-Ridden Campaign Fundraises off Gaetz AG Nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost her presidential bid, is using Matt Gaetz's nomination as Donald Trump's attorney general to solicit donations. Wednesday's fundraising email came as officials revealed that Harris' campaign was $20 million in debt in the final weeks of the campaign, Breitbart News reported. Gaetz is “still the subject of an investigation […]
Former primary challenger to Gaetz considering bid for now-open seat
Aaron Dimock, who unsuccessfully challenged former Rep. Matt Gaetz in this year's Republican primary for Florida's 1st Congressional District, is back after President-elect Trump's surprise nomination for attorney general withdrew. He is considering running for the seat. “I am seriously considering it and have already received numerous calls from voters begging me to run,” Dimock […]
Woman told House ethics panel that Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17: report
A key figure in the Justice Department's investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving Matt Gaetz has reportedly told the House Ethics Committee that the former lawmaker had a sexual relationship with his girlfriend when she was 17 years old. . The woman, now in her 20s, was subpoenaed by the Ethics Commission in the summer […]
Cruz calls Gaetz pick 'very surprising,' will assess on 'merits'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) says President-elect Trump's choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general is “very surprising,” but the confirmation hearing process is He said, “I trust him.'' “There is a process under the Constitution for the Senate to give advice and consent regarding certain nominations, and I trust that process,” Cruz […]
Woman told House committee Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17: report
A woman reportedly told the House Ethics Committee that she had a sexual relationship with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) when she was 17 years old. ABC News reported On Thursday, the woman testified before the committee investigating Gaetz, but the investigation was halted after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced on Wednesday that Gaetz had […]
Major Conservative Group Opposes Gaetz Nomination, Calling it ‘Shocking and Disappointing’
One of the nation's top conservative legal groups announced Thursday that it opposes the appointment of Attorney General Matt Gaetz, saying President-elect Trump's nominee is “morally and professionally unqualified” to be approved. . On Wednesday, President Trump nominated the former U.S. congressman from Florida to head the Department of Justice, calling Gaetz a “deeply talented […]
I ‘threw up’ after hearing Matt Gaetz was Trump’s AG pick
Geraldo Rivera said Wednesday that he felt sick following the news that Rep. Matt Gaetz has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general. “When I heard that Matt Gaetz was elected attorney general, I threw up in my mouth,” Rivera, 81, said. NewsNation's “Balance with Leland Wittert” Wednesday. “I think that's a […]
Durbin demands House ethics panel share Gaetz report with Senate panel
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (Democratic) told the House Ethics Committee that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was chosen by President-elect Trump to be attorney general. It called for the report on Rep. (R-Fla.) to be “preserved and shared.” On Wednesday, after receiving the attorney general's consent from President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that […]
‘He’s Over His Head’: CNN’s Elie Honig Says Matt Gaetz Is ‘Woefully Unqualified’ To Be Attorney General
CNN senior legal analyst Ellie Honig argued Thursday that Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is “completely unqualified” to serve as attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. President Trump announced in a statement Wednesday in Truth Social magazine that he has nominated Gaetz to be his next attorney general. During a panel discussion about […]