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.
Matt Gaetz Mysteriously Sought Trump Pardon Way Before Jan. 6—Committee
The Florida congressman is reported to have sought clemency from the former president as far back as December 2020, according to White House officials.
Ron DeSantis Ripped Over Gas Tax as 'Dumber Than a Sack of Matt Gaetzes'
The Florida governor was criticized for postponing the state's 25-cent gas tax reduction until October, right before the midterm elections.
Matt Gaetz Claims Jamie Raskin Unable To Do Job Due To Son's Suicide
Raskin currently sits on the House Select Committee that is investigating the events of January 6, 2021.
How to Watch Trump Wyoming Rally: Live Stream for Rally to Oust Liz Cheney
The rally, which is slated to feature more than a dozen GOP leaders, will be the latest Trump event for Congresswoman Liz Cheney's primary opponent.
These Nine Republicans Voted Against Expanding Access to Baby Formula
Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene were among those who voted against passing the Access to Baby Formula Act.
Matt Gaetz Agreeing With Tucker Carlson's 'Replacement' Claim Resurfaces
The Florida congressman is among a number of Republicans who have been criticized for supporting the conspiracy theory in the wake of the Buffalo shooting.
Matt Gaetz Wants Congress to Decide if U.S. Should Go to War With Russia
While speaking on the House floor, the representative from Florida warned of a "dangerous bipartisan consensus that is walking us into war with Russia."
Matt Gaetz Mocked for Calling Roe v. Wade Protesters 'Over-Educated' Women
The Florida congressman tweeted a response about those speaking out against the possible overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Greene 'Tired' of Candidates Like Mandel Who 'Learned to Speak MAGA'
"For Josh Mandel, I didn't see the sincerity there. I didn't see the authenticity," the congresswoman said during a rally in Ohio on Saturday.
Trump Knocked Kevin McCarthy's 'Inferiority Complex' After Jan. 6 Criticism
The former president said the House GOP leader's "tough talk after January 6 was just that—talk," according to a new book.
McCarthy, Scalise 'Not Fitting of Leadership,' Gaetz Tells Tucker Carlson
Representative Matt Gaetz slammed the House GOP leaders for a second straight day during a Tucker Carlson interview on Wednesday.
McCarthy Could Get 'Mo Brooks Treatment' if Trump Turns on Him Over Calls
"I think the tapes are damning to the point where Rep. McCarthy's chances of becoming speaker are extremely diminished," a political strategist told Newsweek.
Kevin McCarthy to be Asked to Testify by Jan. 6 Committee After Tapes Leak
House Minority Leader said he would refuse request to voluntarily speak to panel in January.
Matt Gaetz Makes Power Play, Calls McCarthy, Scalise 'Weak' and 'Sniveling'
Gaetz called GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise "weak men" for privately criticizing him and former President Donald Trump.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Disqualification Push 'Like Rwanda Stuff': Gaetz
Democrats are "using fear as a political tool," GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said Monday. "This should never have been allowed to occur."
Jim Jordan for House Speaker? Trump Allies Rip McCarthy, Tout Ohio Lawmaker
Conservative commentator and author Nick Adams tweeted Friday that the congressman "would make a fantastic Speaker of the House."
Matt Gaetz Mulls Jim Jordan as New GOP Leader Following McCarthy Audio Leak
McCarthy had initially denied reports that he had considered recommending then-President Trump should resign.
Trump Critics Rip McCarthy After Audio Leak Shows He Wanted Trump to Resign
"Kevin has been disloyal to all parties and the Constitution of the United States," former GOP political strategist Steve Schmidt tweeted.
Matt Gaetz Rap Song Prompts Laughter From Joy Reid—'Is Hip Hop Dead?'
The recently released rap song describes the Republican as a "firebrand" and a "dedicated congressman."
Russia Hits 'Pro-Putin' Republicans With Sanctions
Russia's foreign ministry announced sanctions on hundreds of members of the U.S. House, including some representatives who have been sympathetic to Russia.
Kimmel Hits Back at Matt Gaetz's Claims He's a Misogynist
"I make jokes about men, too," Jimmy Kimmel said of Gaetz. "I said I feel bad for you because you didn't have a girlfriend in high school until you were 30."
Matt Gaetz Says He Now Agrees With Democrat on Disney Being a 'Tax Cheat'
"The Florida Legislature should do what I did not—make Disney pay what they owe," the GOP lawmaker wrote in a Friday column.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Thanks Gaetz for Support, Says Women 'Weaker Sex'
"We need to recognize that women are the weaker sex, and men are stronger than us," Marjorie Taylor Greene told Matt Gaetz amid her feud with Jimmy Kimmel.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz Vote Against Russian Oil Ban
The pair of Republicans, along with Kentucky Rep. Tom Massie, were the only House members to vote against the trade-relations suspension approved Thursday.
Osama bin Laden's Niece Praises Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz
According to Noor bin Ladin, the politicians, alongside Senator Ron Johnson, are the only ones defending "the patriots" who stormed the Capitol on January 6.
Fact Check: Did Matt Gaetz Get Locked Out of Chuck E. Cheese?
A viral video appears to depict a confused Gaetz attempting to enter a building as a security guard holds the door shut.
Kinzinger Says Biden's Staff Made Him 'Look Weak' Walking Back Remarks
'I would've fired everybody that clarified my statement for me,' Kinzinger told Newsweek. 'I would have done that that day if I was president.'
Matt Gaetz Under Fire for Rant Against Military 'Wokeism'
"As veterans, we'd like to say that Matt Gaetz is a total clown," said the progressive veterans group Common Defense.
Matt Gaetz Slams Military 'Wokeism' in Heated Clash With Defense Secretary
Gaetz and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin clashed over U.S. military capability during a Tuesday hearing.
Adam Kinzinger Slams GOP for Focusing on Disney Amid 'Genocide' in Ukraine
"There is a genocide going on in Ukraine and the outrage is over what's happening at Walt Disney," Kinzinger said in a video posted to social media on Tuesday.
