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Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Matt Gaetz Says He May Run for Florida Governor Weeks After Bombshell Ethics Report Alleged He Bought Sex with a Minor
The former congressman's comments come weeks after the House Ethics Committee released a bombshell report claiming he paid for sex with a 17-year-old
Matt Gaetz mulls Florida gubernatorial bid
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has indicated that he is mulling the possibility of mounting a Florida gubernatorial bid.
Matt Gaetz 'Starting To Think About' Running For Florida Governor
The former congressman, who was the subject of a federal investigation and a congressional ethics probe, said he has "a compelling vision for the state."
Matt Gaetz believes he can win Florida governorship despite allegations against him
Former MAGA congressman, Donald Trump’s first choice for US attorney general, now considering run to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis in 2026
Matt Gaetz Says He Can Win Florida Governorship Despite Sex Scandals
Disgraced congressman turned talking head Matt Gaetz is considering a run at the Florida governor’s mansion. The MAGA diehard left Washington after the House Ethics Committee found “substantial evidence” he paid a 17-year-old girl for sex,
Matt Gaetz Mocked After House Applauds Fact He Won't Return to Congress
House members applauded an official announcement on Friday that former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz will not return ...
Gaetz declares ‘resistance is now futile’ after Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker — but Massie, others remain unmoved
Former firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz, who instigated the House GOP toppling of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy last year, declared ...
Missing From House Check-In: Matt Gaetz
Member-elect Matt Gaetz of Florida was absent from roll call because he resigned before the end of the last Congress. In ...
Maddow Blog | After the Matt Gaetz fiasco, some accountability is in order
The Gaetz scandal isn’t just about Gaetz. It’s also about those who thought it’d be sensible to elevate the Republican to the ...
House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress
The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his ...
Who is ex-Trump aide Matt Gaetz and why is the US Justice Dept investigating him?
Matt Gaetz reportedly paid thousands of dollars to women for drugs or sex, including to a 17-year-old. He was earlier picked ...
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Lefties spiraling after Matt Gaetz shares ‘great note’ he got from Trump
Nothing can trigger the left into a meltdown quite like President-elect Donald Trump just being himself concerning Matt Gaetz ...
Social Media Giggles At Congress' Reaction To Matt Gaetz's Absence
Gaetz resigned from Congress in November shortly after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him as attorney general, but he later withdrew from consideration.
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Matt Gaetz Makes OAN Talk Show Debut & People Can’t Stop Talking About His Face
The controversial politician debuted The Matt Gaetz Show on OAN on Thursday, and almost immediately, viewers focused on his looks, with some suggesting he’d had Botox or facial surgery. “What happened ...
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Debra Saunders: Did Donald Trump want Matt Gaetz as attorney general, or was it a ruse?
In short order, Gaetz bowed out of the running and Trump named his second choice, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who seems likely to win confirmation in the Senate.