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.
Did DeSantis take a shot at Matt Gaetz for considering a governor bid?
Gaetz announced he was resigning his seat in November after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to be his attorney general. However, allegations of sexual misconduct dogged Gaetz’s nomination, and he ultimately withdrew his name from consideration.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz considering governor run, he says
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he is "starting to think about running for governor" in 2026 in his home state of Florida. "I have a compelling vision for the state,” Gaetz told the Tampa Bay Times.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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House Members Clap for Joy at Matt Gaetz’s Absence
Applause broke out after clerk Kevin McCumber announced that Gaetz would not be attending the speakership vote.
Trump's attorney general pick to sit for confirmation hearings next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled two days of confirmation hearings next week for President-elect Donald Trump's ...
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PolitiFact FL: What to know about the 119th Congress
On Jan. 3, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...