Matt Gaetz
The latest on Matt Gaetz, Florida's 1st congressional district representative. A Republican, he has represented the district in the United States of House of Representatives since 2017. Before his election to Congress, Gaetz served in Florida's House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016.
Adam Kinzinger Accuses McCarthy of 'Begging' Greene to 'Stay in Power'
The Illinois Republican knocked the House GOP leader, writing in a sarcastic tweet: "Here is real strength."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says McCarthy Doesn't Have 'Support to be Speaker'
"Many of us that are very unhappy about the failure to hold Republicans accountable, while conservatives like me ... and many others just constantly take the abuse by the Democrats," Greene said.
'Frustrated' GOP Rep. Curtis Wants Voters to Abandon Gaetz, Greene, Boebert
"It stuns me and surprises me that some of the voters still send these people back," said the Utah Republican lawmaker.
Rittenhouse Lawyer Slams GOP Reps, Trump Jr Over Offers of Jobs, Free Gun
"They want to trade on his celebrity and I think it's disgusting," attorney Mark Richards said.
'We Saved Kenosha': Trump Congratulates Self on 'Great' Rittenhouse Verdict
Trump said that if he hadn't sent federal agents into Kenosha during its 2020 unrest, the city would've "burned to the ground."
Madison Cawthorn Says 'Be Armed, Be Dangerous' After Rittenhouse Verdict
Cawthorn, along with GOP Representatives Matt Gaetz and Paul Gosar, have offered Rittenhouse internships following his not guilty verdict.
Matt Gaetz Wants To Hire Kyle Rittenhouse as a Congressional Intern
The Florida congressman wants to reach out to 18-year-old to see if he'd be "interested in helping the country in additional ways" if acquitted.
'Bye Bye Liz': Cheney's Rejection by Wyoming GOP Delights Trump Acolytes
Once the House's No.3 Republican, Cheney's opposition to former president Donald Trump has made her the focus of GOP ire.
Gaetz Allegations 'Should Disgust Decent Floridians,' Primary Opponent Says
Bryan Jones reportedly said that voters should reject Gaetz because he is "under investigation for crimes that should disgust every decent Floridian."
Pro-Trump Matt Gaetz Breaks With Marjorie Taylor Greene on Impeaching Biden
Gaetz cautioned against congressional Republicans developing "impeachment fever" if they regain control of Congress in 2022.
Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert Joke About Blowing Up Capitol Metal Detectors
Republican Reps. Gaetz and Boebert joked about using explosives on the security devices at the Capitol which were installed after the January 6 riot.
Gaetz Says DOJ 'Biased Against Republicans' After Man Arrested for Threats
A man was arrested for allegedly threatening Gaetz just days after the GOP lawmaker accused the DOJ of not being aggressive enough in its investigation.
Video of Gaetz and Raskin's Fiery Clash Viewed Over 1 Million Times
Raskin asked Gaetz whether he believed President Joe Biden had legitimately won the presidential election.
Gaetz Associate Wants Sentencing Delayed to Cooperate With Feds
Joel Greenberg asked for an extension to his sentencing date scheduled for November so he can continue participating in interviews with investigators.
Matt Gaetz Says He Admires Bernie Sanders
The Republican lawmaker has previously defended progressive colleagues in the House on multiple occasions.
Matt Gaetz Tweets Nicki Minaj Should Run on Donald Trump's Ticket in 2024
Minaj has been at the center of controversy and criticism over a claim she made about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gaetz, Boebert, 25 Other Republicans Demand Army Investigate Milley's Calls
Republicans said Thursday that if the allegations about the calls are true, Milley's "pledge to China is nothing less than outright treason."
Matt Gaetz Defends Pramila Jayapal Amid Rumors She Mistreats Staff
"Would this smear be written about a man?" the staunchly pro-Trump Republican asked responding to a story about the Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair.
McCarthy Fundraising for GOP Reps Who Impeached Trump
The GOP House Minority Leader has helped five anti-Trump Republicans raise about $100,000 each in the first half of 2021.
McCarthy Faces Backlash From Anti- and Pro-Trump Republicans
Representative Matt Gaetz questioned how Republicans are supposed to "trust" the GOP House leader in a Thursday tweet.
Jim Jordan Downplays Jan. 6 Trump Calls: 'I Talked to Him Twice Last Week'
The Republican congressman admitted last weekend that he spoke with Trump "more than once" during the Capitol attack.
Gaetz Among GOP Figures Joining Pro-Trump Event With QAnon Supporters
Gaetz, Paul Gosar and Anthony Sabatini are set to appear at AmpFest, along with conservative figures who have pushed or supported the radical movement.
Stephen Alford Indicted for Alleged Extortion Scheme Against Matt Gaetz
Stephen Alford was allegedly part of an extortion plot promising Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) a presidential pardon in exchange for $25 million.
Jordan Admits to Multiple Calls With Trump on 1/6, Spurring Subpoena Calls
"I know it was more than once," the GOP congressman said of his calls with Trump on January 6.
Matt Gaetz: Dismissed Marine Should Be Defense Secretary Over Lloyd Austin
"We hear you. Accountability must come," the Republican congressman tweeted Friday, after Lt. Colonel Stuart Scheller said he was relieved from duty.
Gaetz Says Lloyd Austin 'Might Be the Stupidest Person' to Serve in Cabinet
"He has failed up more than anyone I can imagine," the Florida Republican said of the defense secretary.
Greenberg, Matt Gaetz Associate, Used Gov't Database to Look Up Celeb Info
"We are working to make sure that this sort of activity does not happen again," said Alan Byrd, a spokesperson for the Tax Collector's Office.
Matt Gaetz Says Fox News 'Isn't What It Used to Be' and Blames Paul Ryan
The Republican congressman blamed the former Speaker of the House for the ousting of Fox Business host Lou Dobbs.
Matt Gaetz Says Vaccine 'Makes Sense,' Was 'Smart Decision' For Parents
"It was the smart decision for them and for people in that circumstance where it makes sense."
Does Marjorie Taylor Greene Want Her Committees Back? 'Hell No'
"I would never waste one second on a useless committee," Greene told Representative Matt Gaetz on his newly-launched podcast Thursday.
