Elon Musk Says Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against US Attorney General Nominee Matt Gaetz Are 'Less Than Nothing': Here's Why
4 months ago

Elon Musk Says Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against US Attorney General Nominee Matt Gaetz Are 'Less Than Nothing': Here's Why

ABP News  

Amid growing calls to withdraw Matt Gaetz’s nomination for Attorney General due to allegations of sexual misconduct, Elon Musk has stepped in to offer his support. "Under our laws, a man is considered innocent until proven guilty," Musk posted, adding sharp criticism of current Attorney General Merrick Garland, whom he described as "an unprincipled douchebag." If AG Garland could have secured a conviction against Gaetz, he would have, but he knew he could not.… — Elon Musk November 19, 2024 Allegations and Investigations Gaetz, who recently resigned from Congress, faced scrutiny during his tenure for alleged misconduct, including accusations of sexual relations with a 17-year-old and attending drug-fueled parties. "Case closed," Musk declared, expressing confidence in Gaetz’s capability to serve as Attorney General.

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More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority
1 month, 1 week ago

More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Attorneys general from 14 states challenged the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise “virtually unchecked power” in a lawsuit filed Thursday. They asked the court to order Musk to identify ways that “any data obtained through unlawful agency access was used,” destroy “such unauthorized …

'Captures the absurdity': Internet slams Trump pick over misspelling in Elon Musk letter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Captures the absurdity': Internet slams Trump pick over misspelling in Elon Musk letter

Raw Story  

A lawyer who was appointed by Donald Trump to be a federal prosecutor was ridiculed over the weekend following a letter his office sent concerning billionaire Elon Musk. Legal analyst Joyce Vance claimed Martin, Trump’s interim U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia, was "flirting with Elon Musk in a manner that is inconsistent with the prosecutor’s motto, without fear …

'Bears watching': Expert flags prosecutor's Elon Musk conduct that 'violates DOJ policy'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Bears watching': Expert flags prosecutor's Elon Musk conduct that 'violates DOJ policy'

Raw Story  

A federal prosecutor has engaged in conduct that amounts to a violation of DOJ policy in connection with his communications to Trump-appointee Elon Musk, an ex-federal prosecutor said. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance, who has written about Trump potentially waking "a sleeping giant," highlighted the issue in a Substack post dated Saturday. Vance specifically drew attention to Ed Martin, Trump’s …

Letters to the Editor: Remember when Trump picked Matt Gaetz to be attorney general?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Remember when Trump picked Matt Gaetz to be attorney general?

LA Times  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida attends the New York Young Republican Club’s annual gala on Dec. 15. To the editor: Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who had been President-elect Donald Trump’s first choice to be attorney general, has been accused by the House Ethics Committee of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and illegal drug use. To …

'Beyond disturbing': Critics wince at lurid details in Matt Gaetz ethics report
3 months ago

'Beyond disturbing': Critics wince at lurid details in Matt Gaetz ethics report

Raw Story  

Details leaked on Monday about the House Ethics Committee's investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz and many critics of the Florida Republican were quick to register their disgust. The 37-page report, which is due to be officially released on Monday, alleged that "there is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory …

Matt Gaetz reveals what he plans to do next as he claims ‘smear’ campaign killed AG nomination
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz reveals what he plans to do next as he claims ‘smear’ campaign killed AG nomination

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 has revealed more about his future plans, capping …

Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz — Donald Trump’s picks show flexible US cabinet vetting compared to past ’tax, pot’ scandal
4 months ago

Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz — Donald Trump’s picks show flexible US cabinet vetting compared to past ’tax, pot’ scandal

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of nominees for key Cabinet positions, including Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz, and Linda McMahon, has sparked significant controversy, with several of his picks facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Donald Trump’s history of allegations against women, including the infamous 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape where he bragged about assaulting women, has long been a point of contention. …

Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for Attorney-General
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for Attorney-General

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Matt Gaetz, the man picked by Donald Trump to be his attorney general, has withdrawn his nomination overnight. Luke Radford: But Matt Gaetz has struck himself out before even stepping up to the plate, announcing his withdrawal from the attorney general nomination with a post on social media site X. Matt Gaetz was also separately investigated by the …

Matt Gaetz drops out of consideration for attorney general: ‘There is no time to waste’
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz drops out of consideration for attorney general: ‘There is no time to waste’

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 Florida congressman Matt Gaetz announced today that he would …

All the sex scandal claims against Trump’s cabinet as Matt Gaetz abandons Attorney General bidt
4 months ago

All the sex scandal claims against Trump’s cabinet as Matt Gaetz abandons Attorney General bidt

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. In his plea deal, Greenberg didn’t name Gaetz, but he did admit introducing a …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s Attorney General amid sex trafficking probe
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s Attorney General amid sex trafficking probe

Live Mint  

Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be …

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick
Top News
4 months 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 …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick: ‘There is no time to waste’
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick: ‘There is no time to waste’

Hindustan Times  

Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.” Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general
4 months 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 …

Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Attorney General Nominee
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Attorney General Nominee

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is withdrawing his name from consideration to be the next U.S. attorney general amid allegations that he attended sex parties with minors. Gaetz spent just over one week as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, despite having once been the subject of a Justice Department investigation involving alleged sex trafficking. …

'True corruption': Elon Musk reportedly threatens to unseat senators opposing Matt Gaetz
4 months ago

'True corruption': Elon Musk reportedly threatens to unseat senators opposing Matt Gaetz

Raw Story  

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly threatening to finance primary challenges to Republican senators who oppose former Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. ABC's Selina Wang reported Thursday that an unnamed Trump advisor confirmed the news to correspondent Jonathan Karl. "Trump has been working the phones, he's been upping the pressure on Senate Republicans, even calling some of …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general

India TV News  

Day after the US House Ethics Committee deadlocked on releasing a report into allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use by President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general Matt Gaetz, the latter on Thursday announced his decision to withdraw from the post. It is pertinent to note that Gaetz has been under intense scrutiny as the US President-elect Donald …

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick
4 months ago

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick

NPR  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is withdrawing his candidacy to be President-elect Trump's attorney general, after sex trafficking and drug use allegations threatened to imperil his confirmation. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said he would not second-guess Trump's decision to tap Gaetz, but that the president …

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
4 months ago

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

NPR  

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general of the United States. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz announced today that he is withdrawing from consideration to be the next attorney general. RYAN LUCAS, BYLINE: Well, Gaetz was on Capitol Hill yesterday for …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

LA Times  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida emerges from a meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members at the Capitol on Wednesday. Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on the former congressman’s ability to be confirmed as the …

Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz withdraws name from consideration
4 months ago

Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz withdraws name from consideration

India Today  

Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, in the face of opposition from the Senate Republicans whose support he would have needed to win the job. "There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General," Gaetz …

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

The Danger of Making the Matt Gaetz Nomination About Sexual Misconduct
4 months ago

The Danger of Making the Matt Gaetz Nomination About Sexual Misconduct

Slate  

Coverage of President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general has concentrated largely on his sex scandals and the question of whether the House Ethics Committee will release its long-awaited and probably damaging report on Gaetz’s alleged sexual encounter with an underage girl. Also, so the theory in some Democratic circles presumably goes, it would give Senate …

'I've seen this movie before': Lindsey Graham suggests he'll ignore Gaetz allegations
4 months ago

'I've seen this movie before': Lindsey Graham suggests he'll ignore Gaetz allegations

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham signaled that he would confirm Donald Trump's controversial nominee Matt Gaetz as attorney general. The Florida Republican has no prosecutorial or law enforcement experience and has been investigated by the Justice Department and House Ethics Committee for alleged teen sex trafficking, but Graham said he's open to confirming the combative former congressman as the top federal law …

'Hammer of Justice': Pre-dawn Elon Musk rant paints Matt Gaetz as Judge Dredd
4 months, 1 week ago

'Hammer of Justice': Pre-dawn Elon Musk rant paints Matt Gaetz as Judge Dredd

Raw Story  

Underneath the big head of hair, former Rep. Matt Gaetz has a "big brain" and is ready to become a "Hammer of Justice," the richest man in the world said on his social media site about 2 a.m. President-elect Donald Trump's billionaire buddy Elon Musk threw whole-hearted support early Tuesday morning behind his choice for attorney general, despite Gaetz's embroilment …

From sex with minor to drug use: The allegations against Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General pick?
4 months, 1 week ago

From sex with minor to drug use: The allegations against Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General pick?

Firstpost  

Matt Gaetz, Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, faces a storm of allegations, including claims of sex with a minor, illicit drug use, and misuse of funds. Gaetz denies wrongdoing, calling the claims ‘weaponised lies’ Republican US Representative Matt Gaetz speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump in Henderson, Nevada, US, October 31, …

Even Matt Gaetz's famous father was surprised by his choice for Attorney General
4 months, 1 week ago

Even Matt Gaetz's famous father was surprised by his choice for Attorney General

Daily Mail  

Matt Gaetz's politically connected father was surprised when Donald Trump chose his son to be the next US attorney general, it has emerged. The Florida state senator claimed he and his wife Vicky Gaetz had 'no prior warning' about their son's new job until he called them and said 'the president just offered me the attorney generalship'. Matt Gaetz and …

'He's nuts': Fox News host challenges Trump official on Matt Gaetz nomination
4 months, 1 week ago

'He's nuts': Fox News host challenges Trump official on Matt Gaetz nomination

Raw Story  

Fox News host Howard Kurtz challenged Trump campaign official Corey Lewandowski about the president-elect's decision to nominate former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general by noting that a conservative media outlet had described him as "nuts." "We have seen the weaponization of the Justice Department for the last four years, and if Matt Gaetz can go into the Justice Department …

Matt Gaetz would go from under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency
4 months, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz would go from under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency

CNN  

CNN — When President-elect Donald Trump tapped Matt Gaetz for attorney general, he elevated a MAGA firebrand with a penchant for stoking controversy and a history of getting out of trouble to lead a Justice Department that has investigated both men. Gaetz was later influential in Trump’s 2018 nomination of one of his former law firm’s partners, Lawrence “Larry” Keefe, …

Matt Gaetz would go from under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency
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4 months, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz would go from under DOJ scrutiny to leading the nation’s top law enforcement agency

CNN  

CNN — When President-elect Donald Trump tapped Matt Gaetz for attorney general, he elevated a MAGA firebrand with a penchant for stoking controversy and a history of getting out of trouble to lead a Justice Department that has investigated both men. Gaetz was later influential in Trump’s 2018 nomination of one of his former law firm’s partners, Lawrence “Larry” Keefe, …

Woman testified to House Ethics Committee she saw Matt Gaetz have sex with minor, her lawyer says
4 months, 1 week ago

Woman testified to House Ethics Committee she saw Matt Gaetz have sex with minor, her lawyer 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 A woman testified in front of the House Ethics Committee …

Elon Musk says Matt Gaetz ‘will be great’, blasts John Bolton for criticising Trump's AG pick
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk says Matt Gaetz ‘will be great’, blasts John Bolton for criticising Trump's AG pick

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk tore into former United States Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton for criticising Donald Trump's decision to elect Matt Gaetz as attorney general. The Tesla CEO's remarks came after the 75-year-old called the president-elect's pick “the worst” in “American history.” Elon Musk slammed John Bolton for criticising Donald Trump's AG pick Matt Gaetz Elon Musk tears into …

Gaetz's nomination 'could cause him problems upon problems': ex-prosecutor
4 months, 1 week ago

Gaetz's nomination 'could cause him problems upon problems': ex-prosecutor

Raw Story  

A former federal prosecutor said the most recent revelations coming out about former Rep. Matt Gaetz following his selection by President-election Donald Trump as attorney general is an indication of more complications to come. The assessment by CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig came Friday after reports emerged that the House Ethics Committee heard testimony from a witness who claimed …

Indicted lawyer lobbied for Trump to hire Gaetz behind chief of staff's back: report
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Indicted lawyer lobbied for Trump to hire Gaetz behind chief of staff's back: report

Raw Story  

Republican lawyer Boris Epshteyn, who in June pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges related to his 2020 effort to overturn Arizona’s electoral vote in favor of former president Donald Trump, lobbied the president-elect to pick Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Politico’s Meridith McGraw reports. The Bulwark’s Marc Caputo on Wednesday reported Trump sees Gaetz as “a loyal, longtime adviser, …

‘We are not a serious country’: Republicans and Democrats in shock after Gaetz tapped as Trump’s attorney general
4 months, 1 week ago

‘We are not a serious country’: Republicans and Democrats in shock after Gaetz tapped as Trump’s attorney general

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. “Matt will root out the systemic corruption at DOJ, and return the Department to …

'Why?' Legal expert challenges conservative over Trump's 'woefully unqualified' nomination
4 months, 1 week ago

'Why?' Legal expert challenges conservative over Trump's 'woefully unqualified' nomination

Raw Story  

A conservative commentator expressed doubts that Donald Trump could get MAGA loyalist Matt Gaetz confirmed as attorney general, and a legal analyst asked why the president-elect had chosen the "woefully unqualified" former congressman in the first place. "Gaetz right now is below the line, and that raises the question whether this sets up a whole showdown with his own party, …

MAGA lawmakers 'trust' Gaetz pick — including one who hoped to 'never see his face again'
4 months, 1 week ago

MAGA lawmakers 'trust' Gaetz pick — including one who hoped to 'never see his face again'

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump upended Capitol Hill late Wednesday when he tapped firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. I am on the Ethics Committee and need to be very careful because of an ongoing investigation,” a member of the 10-person House Ethics Committee told Raw Story in a text message Wednesday. And so, I do not question …

'Vomit-in-your mouth-moment': Ex-DOJ officials unload on Trump's latest appointment
4 months, 1 week ago

'Vomit-in-your mouth-moment': Ex-DOJ officials unload on Trump's latest appointment

Raw Story  

Former Justice Department officials rushed to denounce Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. She welcomed David Laufman, former chief of Counterintelligence and Export Control Section National Security Division at the Justice Department, saying that she didn't want to be glib about Gaetz as the nation's top prosecutor. "This is really a vomit-in-your-mouth moment for alumni …

Matt Gaetz Trump pick: His attorney general choice is even more horrifying than it looks.
4 months, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz Trump pick: His attorney general choice is even more horrifying than it looks.

Slate  

On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Republican Congressman Matthew Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice—the same agency that once investigated Gaetz for the sex trafficking of an underage girl. Trump’s desire to nominate Gaetz for attorney general marks an effort to simultaneously degrade and weaponize the DOJ, subverting its mission of principled, nonpartisan law enforcement while …

'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general
4 months, 1 week ago

'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general

NPR  

'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general toggle caption Allison Bailey/AFP via Getty Images Lawmakers on Capitol Hill reacted to the news that President-elect Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fl., to be attorney general with a mix of support, disbelief and silence Wednesday. "I'm sure that there will be many, many questions …

Elon Musk blows off court hearing on $1 million voter sweepstakes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk blows off court hearing on $1 million voter sweepstakes

The Independent  

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