What's next for Matt Gaetz: 5 possibilities
The political future of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) is up in the air following the Trump administration's announcement that he is withdrawing his name from the list of attorney general candidates. Gaetz has come under intense scrutiny for past investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the House Ethics Committee. The Justice Department […]
Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general sends shockwaves in DC
President-elect Trump’s controversial nomination stuns Democrats and Republicans as the Florida firebrand faces detractors from … source
GOP Senators React To Matt Gaetz’s Withdrawal As Trump’s Nominee
The floodgates of reaction from Senate Republicans opened Thursday after former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general. Gaetz met with senators at the Capitol on Wednesday for consideration. I wrote X claimed that his confirmation process “unreasonably impedes the important work of the Trump/Vance transition.” His […]
CNN’s Scott Jennings Says Matt Gaetz Nomination Was ‘Bridge Too Far’ Given ‘Fraught Relationships On The Hill’
CNN's Scott Jennings said Thursday that former Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was nominated to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general because of his “rocky relationship” with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. “It was a bridge too far,” he said. The former Florida congressman announced Thursday that he is removing his name from Trump's Cabinet nominees, […]
FACT CHECK: Can Ron DeSantis Choose Who Fills Matt Gaetz’s Vacant Seat?
Post shared on social media Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims he can fill the vacancy left by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Verdict: False This seat must be filled through a special election process. Fact check: The House Ethics Committee has not decided whether to make public its investigation into the allegations against Gaetz, but […]
Matt Gaetz Withdraws Name from Consideration for Attorney General Nomination
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) argued Thursday that there is “no time to waste on unnecessarily prolonged Washington brawls,” formally removing President-elect Donald Trump from consideration for the attorney general post. Name withdrawn. “I had a great meeting with the senators yesterday and am grateful for their thoughtful feedback and the incredible support of so […]
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general bid
Former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general, less than two weeks after President-elect Trump nominated the Florida flamethrower as his attorney general nominee. Trump's nomination of Gaetz sparked controversy over an unpublished ethics report, cementing the fact that his confirmation would be an uphill battle. Gaetz has been lobbying […]
Matt Gaetz Withdraws Name From AG Consideration – Trump Responds
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to take a look. Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing his name from the list of candidates for attorney general. “While momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation unfairly impeded the important work of the Trump-Vance transition,” Gaetz […]
Sunny Hostin Forced To Read Legal Disclaimer After Slamming Matt Gaetz Over Dropped DOJ Misconduct Allegations
Sunny Hostin speaks on stage at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images FOR ESSENCE) OAN Staff Blake Wolf2:17pm – Wednesday, November 20, 2024 A recently recorded clip of “The View” has gone viral again. Co-host Sunny […]
House Ethics Panel Does Not Agree to Release Report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee has reportedly not agreed to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). After Wednesday's meeting, House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-Mississippi) told reporters he will release the long-awaited report on Gates, who resigned from Congress following President-elect Donald Trump's wiretapping. He said the committee could not reach an […]