United States Representative from Florida since 2017
Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment: The battle between Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and the GOP’s right flank is heating ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4616659-conservatives-texas-republican-gonzales-scumbag/
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
- After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.
- Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.
- A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.
- The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
Ethics Committee Wants to Know if Matt Gaetz Got High at Parties: ABC: The House committee has reportedly obtained a woman’s statement claiming the Republican ...
thedailybeast.com/ethics-committee-wants-to-know-if-matt-gaetz-got-high-at-parties-abc
GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604636-gop-rep-blames-gaetz-and-seven-useful-idiots-for-house-turmoil/
Republican Infighting Is Getting Uglier: GOP tensions over foreign spending and Speaker Mike Johnson have ramped up in recent months.
newsweek.com/republican-infighting-gop-mike-johnson-1892701
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Johnson would not commit to keeping the current rules.
axios.com/2024/04/18/mike-johnson-gaetz-motion-to-vacate-ukraine
Matt Gaetz Is Winning: But what’s the prize he’s after?
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/matt-gaetz-house-republican-congress-profile/677915/
Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
- Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.
- Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.
- Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.
- His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
Derrick Van Orden tangles with fellow Republican Matt Gaetz over threats to oust speaker
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/van-orden-gaetz-tangle-over-threats-to-oust-house-speaker/73370442007/
Editorial: Restoring runoff may loosen extremists’ grip: The Florida Legislature did the citizens of the state no favors when it abolished the runoff primary in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/25/runoff-editorial/
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
US Rep. Matt Gaetz to campaign in Greenville against GOP colleague William Timmons
postandcourier.com/politics/gaetz-campaign-adam-morgan-greenville/article_a3ff555a-fc15-11ee-ba3f-57617f00a54f.html
John Eastman wants to keep practicing law, representing Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene – and paying his own bills
cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/john-eastman-legal-bills/
Judge rules Gaetz, Greene can sue after California cities cancel their rallies over their ‘political views’
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4552126-judge-rules-gaetz-greene-can-sue-after-california-cities-cancel-their-rallies-over-their-political-views/
The Mystery Money Behind This Matt Gaetz-Marjorie Taylor Greene Lawsuit: Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are suing two California cities ...
thedailybeast.com/the-mystery-money-behind-this-matt-gaetz-marjorie-taylor-greene-lawsuit
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Mike Johnson Has an Unlikely Ally in Fight to Keep His Job: Matt Gaetz : Gaetz told CNN this weekend he’s been advising the rookie speaker on how to placate the ...
thedailybeast.com/mike-johnson-has-an-unlikely-ally-in-fight-to-keep-his-job-matt-gaetz
Gingrich reacts to Greene’s motion to oust Speaker Johnson: Gaetz ‘unleashed the demons’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551945-gingrich-reacts-to-greenes-motion-to-oust-speaker-johnson-gaetz-unleashed-the-demons/
Matt Gaetz Ethics Complaint Allegations—What We Know: Kevin McCarthy has refreshed his allegation that Matt Gaetz ousted him from the Speakership over his ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-ethics-complaint-allegationswhat-we-know-1883021
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Mike Johnson as speaker ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-files-motion-oust-mike-johnson-house-speake-rcna134385
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
Gaetz's deposition in civil defamation case moved to June: Sources: Gaetz is not a party to the suit, which was brought by a longtime friend.
abcnews.go.com/US/gaetzs-deposition-civil-defamation-case-moved-june-sources/story
Why Matt Gaetz attacked Rep. John Curtis during a Utah campaign stop: Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz took shots at Utah Rep. John Curtis and Sen ...
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/28/matt-gaetz-attacks-rep-john-curtis/
Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they gotten?’: Fox News host and former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) took a swing at House GOP members ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551349-fox-news-host-hits-house-gop-mccarthy-ouster/
Ousted House speaker McCarthy says Johnson shouldn’t fear losing job: ‘I don’t think they could do it again’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/25/kevin-mccarthy-mike-johnson-house-speaker
House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail: An incumbent in Illinois is one of several members of Congress who have faced opposition ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/20/house-republicans-2024-election-campaign/
Mike Johnson tries to stop Republicans battling each other in primaries: ‘Cool it’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/mike-johnson-republican-primary-elections
Hur’s testimony undermines some key GOP claims on Biden: On several key points, the special counsel took issue with Republicans’ summary of his report on Biden ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/12/robert-hur-testimony-biden-age/
Spotted: George Santos is back at the Capitol for tonight’s State of the Union.
The indicted and expelled former New York Republican lawmaker was seen ... Show more politico.com/SOTU
Quick Glance: George Santos Attends State of the Union Post-Expulsion
- The former representative from New York utilized lifetime floor privileges for former House members, even those expelled.
- George Santos, expelled from the House last year, appeared before the president's address.
- Despite his controversial reputation, the disgraced former congressman seemed to be holding court that evening.
- Mr. Santos had carefully planned his splashy return and surprised with his presence before the president's speech.
Gaetz accuses Jack Smith of election interference in DOJ complaint: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) filed a complaint with the Department of Justice inspector general ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4512966-gaetz-accuses-jack-smith-election-interference/
Hunter Biden gives House Republicans the rebuttal they didn’t want: In hours of testimony, the president’s son capably dismissed the debunked accusations that ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/29/hunter-biden-transcript-impeachment-inquiry/
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Confirms Father's Dinner with Business Partners
- Hunter Biden confirmed key facts in the impeachment case against his father, Joe Biden, including attending dinners with his son's foreign business associates while vice president.
- He verified that Joe Biden mixed with businessmen from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine at Cafe Milano in 2014 and 2015, including Vadym Pozharskyi from Burisma Holdings.
- Additionally, Hunter acknowledged that his father joined dinners with Russian billionaire Yelena Baturina and Kazakhstani businessman Kenes Rakishev, providing financial benefits.
- During his testimony, Hunter Biden emphasized that he never received money from Yelena Baturina and declined to disclose further details about other business dealings, including with Chinese companies.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's Hot Take On Mitch McConnell Goes Spectacularly Awry: The Florida Republican's "better days" boast prompted some brutal reminders.
huffpost.com/entry/matt-gaetz-mitch-mcconnell-victory-lap-response_n_65e05689e4b005b858330d92
Matt Gaetz Refuses to Watch Super Bowl Because of Black National Anthem: The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to crown the 2023 ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-refuses-watch-super-bowl-over-black-national-anthem-performance-1868867
Quick Glance: Matt Gaetz Boycotts Super Bowl Over Black National Anthem
- Rep. Matt Gaetz refuses to watch Super Bowl LVIII due to planned performance of Black National Anthem.
- 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' known as Black National Anthem, written in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson.
- NFL previously featured song in 2020 and 2021 games to support social justice efforts.
- Criticism of the song from Republican representatives is not uncommon.
Matt Gaetz's Question to Hunter Biden Did Not Go to Plan: Matt Gaetz and Hunter Biden have clashed at a behind-closed doors-deposition in Congress.
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-hunter-biden-drugs-question-1874959
Fox’s Kilmeade: If Trump listens to Bannon, Gaetz ‘he loses’: Both Bannon and Trump have ridiculed Fox News in recent months, attacking the Murdoch family as ...
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How Johnson wooed Trump to back a GOP congressman targeted by Gaetz: Speaker Mike Johnson and his top lieutenants had a mission last week when they made a trek ...
cnn.com/2024/02/25/politics/mike-johnson-matt-gaetz-trump/
Paid articlePaid Matt Gaetz smeared Joe Biden over his age at CPAC Friday. "We all know it is time to take grandpa's keys away, and he just keeps getting meaner and ... Show more
In a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Rep. Matt Gaetz said he loves a recent CNN article that reported on the trend of “rising stars” in the ... Show more
Matt Gaetz has come to embody the new Republican creed of doing whatever it takes, and laying waste to whatever it takes, to insure that Donald Trump survives ... Show more nyer.cm/voeP7gt
Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend subpoenaed by House Ethics Committee and is expected to plead the Fifth later this month
cnn.com/2024/02/16/politics/gaetz-ex-girlfriend-subpoenaed-house-ethics-committee/
Rep. Matt Gaetz took shots at fellow GOP House members over alleged insider trading at CPAC. "Don't get me wrong, I'd prefer to just fight the Democrats ... Show more
Texts Allegedly Show Matt Gaetz Planned Trip With Woman His Pal Paid for Sex: House Ethics Committee investigators have obtained text messages in which Rep ...
thedailybeast.com/texts-allegedly-show-matt-gaetz-planned-trip-with-woman-his-pal-paid-for-sex
Loyalty test: Bob Good and his conservative allies want voters to know he's Trump's man
dailyprogress.com/news/local/government-politics/loyalty-test-bob-good-and-his-conservative-allies-want-voters-to-know-hes-trumps-man/article_bcd912bc-ec9a-11ee-951d-27b5d50a302d.html
McCarthy foes face blowback as primary threats grow and GOP donors shut their wallets
cnn.com/2024/02/11/politics/kevin-mccarthy-foes-blowback/
Paid articlePaid Witness Against Matt Gaetz Turned Over Docs to House Ethics Probe: Report : Joel Greenberg famously told investigators previously that he’d witnessed Gaetz ...
thedailybeast.com/witness-against-matt-gaetz-turned-over-docs-to-house-ethics-probe-report
Judge rules that Gaetz, Greene can sue Anaheim, Riverside for canceled rallies: The judge did allow political advocacy groups that were also sued to be dismissed ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/28/judge-rules-that-gop-reps-can-sue-anaheim-riverside-for-canceled-rallies/
Matt Gaetz’s Chaos Agenda: The Florida Republican, an ally of Donald Trump, has caused disarray in Congress by ousting Kevin McCarthy after being ensnared in an ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2024/02/26/matt-gaetz-profile
McCarthy says Mace needs help ‘to straighten out her life’: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) went after Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) during a Capitol Hill ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4468105-mccarthy-says-mace-needs-help-to-straighten-out-her-life/
Gaetz ‘endorses’ McCarthy to be next RNC chair: He wouldn’t set ‘any agenda’: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) took a swing at former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4453219-gaetz-endorses-mccarthy-to-be-next-rnc-chair-he-wouldnt-set-any-agenda/
Gaetz on failed Mayorkas impeachment vote: ‘Never missed George Santos more’: Following a failed attempt from the House GOP to impeach Homeland Security ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4454963-gaetz-failed-mayorkas-impeachment-vote-never-missed-santos-more/
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a resolution Tuesday that would clear Donald Trump from his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riots as the 2024 campaign heats up ... Show more
Republicans Declare in Resolution That Trump Isn’t an Insurrectionist … Because They Say So
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/republicans-file-resolution-claiming-trump-insurrectionist-1234962557/
Michael Fanone Hits ‘Spineless’ Matt Gaetz And Allies With The Facts About Jan. 6
huffpost.com/entry/michael-fanone-matt-gaetz-resolution_n_65c34a9be4b069b665dd5efe
Gaetz ousted McCarthy. Now he's moving on to another House GOP target.: “I never considered Matt a threat," Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) said of the ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/07/congress/gaetzs-mission-00140205
Dozens of House Republicans Declare Trump’s Jan. 6 Actions Were Not Insurrection: More than 60 lawmakers signed onto the declaration as courts and state ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/06/us/politics/house-republicans-trump-jan-6.html
Mike Johnson Needs MAGA's Help, Steve Bannon Warns: Steve Bannon warned Mike Johnson needs help from Republicans Matt Gaetz or Elise Stefanik ...
newsweek.com/steve-bannon-warns-mike-johnson-he-needs-help-after-failed-impeachment-1867881
The GOP Primary That Has Matt Gaetz Going After Trump’s Favored Candidate: In the MAGA vs. MAGA race, the congressman is out for revenge.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/republican-primary-gaetz-trump-illinois-bost-bailey.html
Trump Jr. accuses NC congressional candidate of ‘made-up’ Matt Gaetz endorsement: Donald Trump Jr. claims North Carolina 6th district Republican primary ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article285754686.html
Matt Gaetz stopped at airport security for having a Taser, report says : Gaetz then threw away the weapon, according to a news report.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/02/09/matt-gaetz-stopped-airport-security-having-taser-report-says/
Paid articlePaid House Ethics Committee contacts Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend as part of ongoing investigation: Source
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Inside Kevin McCarthy’s vengeance operation against the Republicans who fired him
politico.com/news/2024/02/01/kevin-mccarthy-vengeance-challengers-00138897
House ethics probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz picks up steam with new witnesses contacted: Sources
abcnews.go.com/US/gaetz-house-ethics-probe-picks-steam-new-witnesses/story
On How To Love Your Nonexistent Black Son: A Matt Gaetz And Mike Johnson Nonstory
huffpost.com/entry/on-how-to-love-your-nonexistent-black-son-a-matt-gaetz-and-mike-johnson-nonstory_n_654c0f04e4b0af61df1d1824
Matt Gaetz Privately Told Colleagues His Real Motivation for McCarthy Ouster Was Ethics Probe
thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetz-privately-told-colleagues-his-real-motivation-for-mccarthy-ouster-was-ethics-probe
Gaetz to stump for Trump in New Hampshire: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will be speaking at a campaign event in New Hampshire Sunday for former President Trump ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4418444-gaetz-to-stump-for-trump-in-new-hampshire/
Matt Gaetz Invites ‘Julios’ and ‘Jamals’ to Replace MAGA ‘Karens’: Gaetz intended his misogynist and racist comment to speak to the diversification of his ...
thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetz-invites-julios-and-jamals-to-replace-maga-karens
Paid articlePaid Trump’s Inner Circle Squabbles Over Haley as VP Pick: Report: The former president’s son and others are apparently warning Trump that choosing her could backfire ...
thedailybeast.com/trumps-inner-circle-squabbles-over-haley-as-vp-pick-report
Letters to the editor: Herald readers sound off on staying the course on Ukraine, Joe Biden's approval rating, and electric vehicles.
bostonherald.com/2024/01/21/letters-to-the-editor-577/
The latest front in the Gaetz vs. McCarthy fight: House primaries: Gaetz keeps supporting candidates in primaries where McCarthy has already backed someone else.
politico.com/news/2023/12/26/the-latest-front-in-the-gaetz-vs-mccarthy-fight-house-primaries-00133131
Matt Gaetz Calls For Florida GOP Christian Ziegler’s Removal: Ziegler allegedly raped a woman in October.
thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetz-calls-for-florida-gop-christian-zieglers-removal
Quick Glance: Florida Republicans Take Powers from Chairman Amid Criminal Probe
- The party removed almost all authority of embattled chairman Christian Ziegler.
- Ziegler was censured and stripped of duties and salary.
- Republicans consider the criminal investigation against Ziegler as serious and distracting.
- Adam McGill Ross, chairman of the Republican Party in Pinellas County, emphasized expectations for the chairman.
Matt Gaetz Has New Republican Feud: Representative Matt Gaetz publicly sparred with Senator Markwayne Mullin over calls for Congressmembers to be banned from ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-new-republican-feud-1852547
Matt Gaetz Calls for US Withdrawal From Iraq After Drone Attack: The Biden administration ordered retaliation on Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq after the ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-calls-us-withdrawal-iraq-after-drone-attack-1855641
McCarthy’s exit interview: Gaetz, Trump and Mike Johnson: Soon after he delivered his final floor speech on Thursday, ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4361370-mccarthy-gaetz-trump-mike-johnson/
Gaetz says Santos expulsion push will do ‘grave damage to this institution’: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Thursday argued expelling Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4336231-gaetz-says-santos-expulsion-push-will-do-grave-damage-to-this-institution/
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
- House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.
- Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.
- Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.
- Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
DeSantis promised to ‘drain the swamp’ in Florida. But his record on medical marijuana raises questions
cnn.com/2023/12/19/politics/desantis-medical-marijuana-invs/
Matt Gaetz's Prison Comment Sparks Avalanche of Jokes, Memes: The Florida Republican said he and other "MAGA talent" would end up in "cell block A" if President ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-prison-comment-jokes-memes-1851069
QAnon Shaman Confronts Matt Gaetz at Conference: 'Stole My Campaign': Jacob Chansley is running for Congress in Arizona and has accused Gaetz of taking ideas ...
newsweek.com/qanon-shaman-confronts-matt-gaetz-americafest-jacob-chansley-1853451
'He is hated': House Republicans secretly consider expelling Matt Gaetz after booting George Santos
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/07/matt-gaetz-house-republicans-whisper-expelling-george-santos/71840867007/
Video Shows Matt Gaetz React to 'Surprise Award' at GOP Party: Florida Representative Matt Gaetz was given a surprise award relating to past allegations he has ...
newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-ohio-award-gop-party-1851729
GOP's House Majority Hanging by a Thread: The departure of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from Congress means the Republican Party's House majority is even ...
newsweek.com/kevin-mccarthy-leaving-congress-small-majority-1850306
Kevin McCarthy Says Matt Gaetz ‘Belongs in Jail’: Gaetz led the charge to oust McCarthy from the speakership earlier this year.
thedailybeast.com/kevin-mccarthy-says-matt-gatez-belongs-in-jail
Fox News Analyst Shreds Matt Gaetz With Most Dubious ‘Award’ Of All Time: Juan Williams explained why the Florida Republican “deserves a place in history.”
huffpost.com/entry/fox-news-juan-williams-matt-gaetz_n_65659688e4b05f498ba1ad6a
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