Matt Gaetz 'could make the process interesting' as House votes for speaker: report
1 week, 6 days ago

Matt Gaetz 'could make the process interesting' as House votes for speaker: report

Raw Story  

Don't expect Matt Gaetz to make any mischief at the start of the next Congress, as he's suggested he might do after the release of an incriminating ethics report on his alleged sexual misconduct. The former lawmaker resigned the seat to which he had just won re-election during his ill-fated nomination by Donald Trump as attorney general, but Axios reporter Juliegrace Brufke tamped down speculation that he might attempt to take part in the Jan. 3 vote for speaker of the House after the next Congress was sworn in. "There are, however, some legal questions over whether Gaetz can resign from a seat he hasn’t taken which could make the process interesting should he choose to show up for the start of the new Congress." Gaetz has suggested he may attempt to vote in the House speaker election next week and then "file a privileged motion to expose every 'me too' settlement paid using public funds before resigning again to begin hosting a prime time show on One America News."

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'Return like Trump returned': MAGA urges second coming on Matt Gaetz
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Return like Trump returned': MAGA urges second coming on Matt Gaetz

Raw Story  

Despite the House Ethics Committee's findings in its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, a number of MAGA allies are encouraging the ex-Florida lawmaker to fight back, according to Politico. The Ethics Committee's report "says the committee found evidence that Gaetz paid thousands of dollars for sex; violated Florida’s statutory rape law; used cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana …

Matt Gaetz grudgingly withdraws 'moot' legal complaint to block ethics report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Matt Gaetz grudgingly withdraws 'moot' legal complaint to block ethics report

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is withdrawing a motion for a restraining order on the release of a House Ethics Committee report into his alleged misconduct — as it has already been released and the issue has been made moot. "Due to the Defendant’s unprecedented and procedurally defective decision to publicize the Report that was the subject of Plaintiff’s Motion for …

'Truth always comes out': Florida Dems jab Matt Gaetz after Ethics report released
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Truth always comes out': Florida Dems jab Matt Gaetz after Ethics report released

Raw Story  

Florida Democrats declared Monday afternoon that an ethics investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz proves he shouldn't be on Capitol Hill. “The Committee determined there is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress,” the report said. “The …

Matt Gaetz Paid Thousands For Drugs And Sex, House Ethics Report Shows
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Matt Gaetz Paid Thousands For Drugs And Sex, House Ethics Report Shows

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida was found by a House Ethics Committee probe to have paid a 17-year-old for sex and consumed illegal drugs while in office. Gaetz, the sex-scandal-plagued Republican who recently dropped out as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, violated several state laws relating to sexual misconduct while in office, according to …

Matt Gaetz threatening Congress to ‘expose’ if House Ethics Committee pushes further to release the report
3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz threatening Congress to ‘expose’ if House Ethics Committee pushes further to release the report

Hindustan Times  

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz has threatened to “expose” alleged “me too” settlements involving his former colleagues following the House Ethics Committee released a report it conducted into the accusations of sexual misconduct aimed at the Florida Republican. Gaetz calls Ethics investigation a ‘smear campaign’ after resignation Gaetz, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, resigned from Congress on November 13 after …

Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after secret voting: Source
3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after secret voting: Source

Hindustan Times  

The House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, raising the possibility that the allegations against the Florida Republican who was President-elect Donald Trump's first choice for attorney general could be made public in the coming days. Just last month, members voted along party lines to not release the findings of their …

House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says
3 weeks ago

House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, raising the possibility that the allegations against the Florida Republican who was President-elect Donald Trump’s first choice for attorney general could be made public in the coming days. Just last month, members voted along party lines to not release the findings …

House Ethics Committee voted secretly to release Matt Gaetz report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

House Ethics Committee voted secretly to release Matt Gaetz report

India Today  

WASHINGTON: The House Ethics Committee voted in secret to release the long-awaited ethics report into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, raising the possibility that the allegations against the Florida Republican who was President-elect Donald Trump’s first choice for attorney general could be made public in the coming days. Just last month, members voted along party lines to not release the findings of …

The True Lesson of the Matt Gaetz Nomination Crash
55 years ago

The True Lesson of the Matt Gaetz Nomination Crash

Slate  

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s thwarted attempt to install Matt Gaetz as attorney general is the first major failure of Trump’s promised autocracy. Gaetz’s nomination was a critical test of whether Congress would abdicate one of its core constitutional duties to the executive branch, further ceding ground to the increasingly powerful office of the presidency. The nomination was also a test …

'Have other goals': Matt Gaetz says he won't rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's attorney general pick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Have other goals': Matt Gaetz says he won't rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's attorney general pick

Firstpost  

Gaetz was facing an uphill battle to win confirmation in the Senate for the top legal role of attorney general due to widespread opposition, including from within his own Republican Party Matt Gaetz speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump in Henderson, Nevada, US, October 31, 2024. File Image/Reuters After withdrawing his …

Where Matt Gaetz will go next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Where Matt Gaetz will go next

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Matt Gaetz’s brief stint as Donald Trump’s nominee to lead …

Matt Gaetz says he will not rejoin Congress next year: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz says he will not rejoin Congress next year: report

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday he will not rejoin Congress next year, reports show. The Florida Republican told far right pundit Charlie Kirk that he would not seek to reclaim the seat he abandoned to pursue a failed bid to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, CNN reported. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going …

Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Matt Gaetz spent the best part of Wednesday meeting with …

'Gaetz doesn't go quietly anywhere': CNN panelists say ex-rep could make a defiant return
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Gaetz doesn't go quietly anywhere': CNN panelists say ex-rep could make a defiant return

Raw Story  

A Republican strategist wondered aloud on CNN on Thursday night if Capitol Hill may not have seen the last of embattled former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's first nominee for attorney general, resigned from Congress on Nov. 14, days ahead of an expected House Ethics Committee vote on whether to release a report into the panel's investigation into …

Matt Gaetz rules out return to Congress, saying he will now fight from a "new perch"
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz rules out return to Congress, saying he will now fight from a "new perch"

Salon  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general as a number of senators expressed concern over alleged ethics violations centered on reports of the MAGA lawmaker having sex with a 17-year-old girl. But even if he stays home, ethics panel member Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., told The Daily Beast that there's “precedence for the …

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after failed attorney general bid?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after failed attorney general bid?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Matt Gaetz shocked Washington on Thursday with his announcement he …

So, Matt Gaetz Won’t Be AG. Can He Go Back To Congress?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

So, Matt Gaetz Won’t Be AG. Can He Go Back To Congress?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as attorney general on Thursday as new allegations about sexual relationships he had with a minor emerged. Gaetz had already announced his immediate resignation from Congress, but it’s possible he could take his seat in the next Congress in January. He officially resigned from Congress on Nov. 13 …

'The end of an era': Matt Gaetz's wife speaks out after AG withdrawal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'The end of an era': Matt Gaetz's wife speaks out after AG withdrawal

Raw Story  

Ginger Gaetz, the wife of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, suggested that her husband would not serve in the next Congress after he withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general. In a statement on Thursday, Matt Gaetz said he was withdrawing because his "confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction" from Trump's agenda. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration to be attorney …

'Florida man going back to Congress?' Experts say Matt Gaetz left door open for return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Florida man going back to Congress?' Experts say Matt Gaetz left door open for return

Raw Story  

Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration as Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, but he potentially could return to Congress despite his resignation last week. "Gaetz may not come back to the 118th Congress," said House procedure expert Matt Glassman. Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram said Gaetz could inform the clerk of the House that he does intend to …

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has addressed Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as his attorney general pick. This combination of pictures created on November 13, 2024 shows US President Joe Biden meets with US President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024, and US Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, speaks during the third day …

'He was doing very well': Trump praises Gaetz for withdrawing attorney general nomination
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'He was doing very well': Trump praises Gaetz for withdrawing attorney general nomination

Raw Story  

Matt Gaetz's announcement Thursday that he would withdraw his name from the Cabinet contest spurred near-immediate praise from President-elect Donald Trump. Trump did not mention the unfolding scandal around a House Ethics committee probe into charges Gaetz had sex with a minor at a drug-fueled party. "I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz abruptly withdrew his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Gaetz claimed he was withdrawing from the process to prevent becoming a "distraction." "There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as …

"Becoming a distraction": Gaetz withdraws from consideration for AG amid sexual misconduct claims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

"Becoming a distraction": Gaetz withdraws from consideration for AG amid sexual misconduct claims

Salon  

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice on Thursday as details of a sexual misconduct report rattled members of his own party. Gaetz had spent Wednesday in talks with key GOP senators, seeking to reassure them not just over his alleged sexual misconduct but his perceived extreme …

Matt Gaetz attorney general nomination: Trump’s Justice Department pick has been accused of some wild crimes.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz attorney general nomination: Trump’s Justice Department pick has been accused of some wild crimes.

Slate  

Update, Nov. 21, 1:40 p.m.: That was fast! While the former Florida Republican representative wrote that he is stepping back because the controversy around him “was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” CNN reporter Paula Reid raised a different potential explanation: EXCLUSIVE: Gaetz withdrew from AG nomination 45 mins after we called to say …

Mike Johnson Wants House To Bury Matt Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson Wants House To Bury Matt Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday he will “strongly request” that the chamber’s ethics committee not release its sexual misconduct report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, falsely claiming it’s “not the way we do things” and dismissing concerns from both parties. “The rules of the House has always been that a former member is beyond the jurisdiction …

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz ethics report should not be released, rebuffing senators

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that he will “strongly request” that the House Ethics Committee not release the results of its investigation into ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, rebuffing senators who are demanding access now that Gaetz is President-elect Donald Trump ‘s nominee for attorney general. “The sequence and timing of Mr. Gaetz’s resignation from the House raises serious …

House ethics committee postpones meeting as Congress argues whether Gaetz report should be released
1 month, 3 weeks ago

House ethics committee postpones meeting as Congress argues whether Gaetz report should be released

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House Ethics Committee postponed its plans to vote Friday …

'Serious questions': Senator demands release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Serious questions': Senator demands release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Raw Story  

Sen. Dick Durbin said that he's demanding that the House Ethics Committee release the report about Rep. Matt Gaetz to the Senate Judiciary Committee so they can examine it. The CNN report also said that the House committee was set to vote this week to vote on whether to release the Gaetz report publicly. Durbin released a statement Thursday morning …

Matt Gaetz quit Congress two days before ‘highly damaging’ ethics report was to be released, report says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz quit Congress two days before ‘highly damaging’ ethics report was to be released, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Representative Matt Gaetz resigned from the House on Wednesday …

Matt Gaetz resigns ‘immediately’ after Donald Trump picks him as attorney general
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz resigns ‘immediately’ after Donald Trump picks him as attorney general

Live Mint  

Republican Matt Gaetz submitted his resignation from Congress “effective immediately,” House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed Wednesday. Known to be a Trump loyalist, and conservative representative from Florida, Matt Gaetz spent several days at Mar-a-Lago and even flew to Washington on Trump's private plane on Wednesday, CNN reported. Much like Donald Trump, whom Gaetz has been 'fiercely' loyal to, Matt Gaetz …

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump's Attorney General nod
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump's Attorney General nod

Firstpost  

Republican congressman from Florida Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives shortly after President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would be the next US Attorney General. Gaetz’s resignation puts the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into his sexual misconduct to an abrupt end Republican congressman from Florida Matt Gaetz resigned from the US House of Representatives, shortly after he was …

Gaetz resigned days before possible release of 'highly damaging' ethics probe: report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gaetz resigned days before possible release of 'highly damaging' ethics probe: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s selection of Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the country's next attorney general prompted his resignation from Congress, but according to reports, the possible release of a House Ethics Committee investigative report may have also played a role in his stepping down. Gaetz, a MAGA enthusiast and Trump loyalist, has been under sporadic investigation by a House panel since …

Matt Gaetz does GOP a 'great service' as he resigns from Congress: House Speaker
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz does GOP a 'great service' as he resigns from Congress: House Speaker

Raw Story  

Rep. Matt Gaetz has already resigned from Congress — a strategic move meant to help the party find a quick replacement— after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him for attorney general, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson added that Gaetz is also an "accomplished attorney" concerned about "lawfare" President Joe Biden's Department of Justice. "He's a reformer in mind and …

What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick to serve as attorney general
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick to serve as attorney general

Associated Press  

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his own party. House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Gaetz resigned from Congress on Wednesday, meaning that the House Ethics Committee’s ongoing probe into allegations against Gaetz of child sex trafficking …

Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report

Politico  

Johnson said Gaetz had resigned so abruptly because he knew how long it would take to fill the seat if he becomes attorney general. Other GOP House colleagues believe his decision is actually tied to an Ethics Committee report investigating several allegations including that Gaetz engaged in sex with a minor, which they believe was poised to be released in …

Kevin McCarthy vows he’ll stop Matt Gaetz from running for governor in Florida
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kevin McCarthy vows he’ll stop Matt Gaetz from running for governor in Florida

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy celebrated a recent victory against …

AOC comes to unlikely defence of Matt Gaetz as House Republicans seek to expel him
1 year, 3 months ago

AOC comes to unlikely defence of Matt Gaetz as House Republicans seek to expel him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says it would be “wild” for House Republicans …

Matt Gaetz motion to remove Kevin McCarthy found discarded in House restroom
1 year, 3 months ago

Matt Gaetz motion to remove Kevin McCarthy found discarded in House restroom

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Raw Story's Matt Laslo discovered a House resolution regarding the future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discarded in the men's restroom under the House floor on Tuesday. Gaetz often exits House votes out of the Capitol’s east front steps where a throng of network camera crews await. But after today’s lone House vote series — where his fellow …

Matt Gaetz sticks the knife in Kevin McCarthy and suggests he's unlawfully occupying Speaker office
2 years ago

Matt Gaetz sticks the knife in Kevin McCarthy and suggests he's unlawfully occupying Speaker office

Raw Story  

Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose efforts have led to Rep. Kevin McCarthy losing three votes for the Speakership in a single day, took a victory lap on Monday night by taking the opportunity to further rub salt in the California Republican's wounds. Writing on Twitter, Gaetz suggested that McCarthy is now unlawfully keeping his belongings in the office reserved for the …

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