Matt Gaetz

• Trump picks Pam Bondi for U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

  Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial.

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  Nov 21
  
• Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump’s attorney general

  The Florida Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.

  Politics

  Nov 21
  
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• Trump taps Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as intel director

  In selecting the Republican congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job.

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  Nov 13
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• McCarthy faces threat of removal as U.S. House speaker after shutdown averted

  Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution late Monday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, setting up a likely showdown vote in the House in the days ahead.

  U.S. News

  Oct 2, 2023
• Longtime associate of Matt Gaetz pleads guilty to underage sex trafficking charges

  Gaetz's associate, Joel Greenberg, admitted that he had paid at least one underage girl to have sex with him and other men.

  Politics

  May 17, 2021
• A look at how the Matt Gaetz probe grew from sex trafficking to medicinal marijuana

  The Bahamas trip is a central element of a federal investigation surrounding Gaetz that has suddenly endangered his political career.

  Politics

  May 1, 2021
• ‘SNL’ tackles Derek Chauvin trial, systemic racism with spoofed newscast cold open

  Spoofing a local Minnesota news show, cast members took the roles of news anchors who all initially agreed on certain aspects of trial — except on its outcome.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2021
• U.S. Rep Gaetz faces ethics probe in Congress over sex trafficking allegations

  Federal agents have, in recent months, been examining Gaetz's connections to several other influential Florida political figures.

  Politics

  Apr 9, 2021
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• ‘SNL’ spoofs Matt Gaetz, Lil Nas X controversies with Britney Spears talk show

  Titled "Oops, you did it again," this week's iteration of the show featured Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, Lil Nas X and Looney Tunes cartoon character Pepé Le Pew.

  Entertainment

  Apr 3, 2021
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• GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz investigated by DOJ over alleged relationship with girl, 17: reports

  Gaetz, a Republican who represents Florida's Fourth Congressional District, took to Twitter, saying, "no part of the allegations against me are true."

  Politics

  Mar 30, 2021