Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz announced he will not be returning to Congress, opting instead to support President-elect Trump’s administration from outside the House. His withdrawal from consideration as Attorney General, following allegations of sexual misconduct which he denies, preceded this decision. Gaetz cited the difficulties of simultaneously addressing Senate concerns and building the Department of Justice, ultimately endorsing Pam Bondi as his replacement. He attributed his difficulties partly to political maneuvering within the Republican party.
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Seventeen-year-old testimony detailing a second sexual encounter, involving another adult woman, emerged during a civil deposition related to a lawsuit against Matt Gaetz. This revelation, along with four Republican senators’ opposition, led to Gaetz withdrawing his nomination for Attorney General. His subsequent resignation from Congress, intended to preempt an ethics investigation, proved unsuccessful, leaving him without a political position. Despite President-elect Trump’s supportive words, Gaetz’s future prospects appear uncertain.
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President-elect Trump appointed Pam Bondi as his new attorney general nominee after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration amidst scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations. Bondi, former Florida attorney general and a long-time Trump ally, will lead the Department of Justice if confirmed by the Senate. Trump anticipates Bondi will refocus the DOJ on fighting crime, a position met with generally positive initial reactions from Senate Republicans. However, Bondi’s past ties to Trump, including a controversial donation to a Bondi-affiliated group while she was Florida AG, have faced previous accusations of impropriety.
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Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy for Attorney General after a deluge of damaging reports detailing alleged sex crimes, including accusations of sexual encounters with a minor. This setback highlights the vulnerability of Trump’s administration, revealing the potential effectiveness of resistance efforts. The rapid unraveling of Gaetz’s nomination demonstrates that exposing the hypocrisy and scandals within the Republican party can disrupt their plans. This success offers a crucial reminder that fighting back against authoritarianism is not futile and can yield tangible results.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to expose a vast network of alleged sexual misconduct and cover-ups within the Republican Party, escalating internal conflict as the party assumes power. Her accusations involve the use of taxpayer funds to silence victims, implicating GOP leaders in a potential Epstein scandal and targeting the nomination of Matt Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice. Greene’s actions are a direct response to a pending House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz detailing allegations of sexual misconduct. This internal battle highlights deep divisions within the Republican Party as it prepares to control the White House, Congress, and the judiciary.
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Newly revealed details from a sexual misconduct probe into Matt Gaetz’s past include testimony alleging a second sexual encounter with a 17-year-old, reportedly a threesome. This revelation, reported by CNN, prompted Gaetz to withdraw his nomination for Attorney General, citing a desire to avoid distracting the Trump/Vance transition. Gaetz denied the allegations, but CNN’s reporting directly preceded his announcement. The House Ethics Committee previously investigated these allegations, but a full report was blocked by Republicans.
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A leaked Justice Department document details a network of payments allegedly made by former Congressman Matt Gaetz and associates to individuals involved in drug-fueled sex parties between 2017 and 2020. The diagram, obtained by the New York Times, charts thousands of dollars in Venmo transactions, implicating Gaetz in payments to at least two women who testified to receiving money for sex. Though Gaetz denies all accusations, and was never charged, the House Ethics Committee’s investigation was stalled by his short-lived attorney general nomination. The document’s authenticity is disputed, with Trump’s team claiming a classified leak, a claim the New York Times refutes.
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Following President-elect Trump’s nomination, Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, leaving his House seat vacant. His resignation was effective immediately, and he explicitly stated he wouldn’t assume the seat again. While a special election is required by the Constitution to fill the vacancy, Gaetz is not guaranteed to win this election. Although he could run, Florida’s governor is responsible for scheduling the election, and there’s no guarantee of his re-election.
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Facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, including sex trafficking and claims of sexual relations with a minor, Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as Donald Trump’s Attorney General. Gaetz cited the controversy surrounding his nomination as a potential distraction from the Trump/Vance transition team’s work. Despite withdrawing, he expressed continued commitment to Trump’s success and praised the former president for the nomination. Trump, in turn, acknowledged Gaetz’s withdrawal, highlighting his respect for Gaetz’s decision to avoid becoming a distraction.
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The GOP is bracing for the upcoming hearings on Matt Gaetz, predicting a spectacle far exceeding the intensity of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process. They’re warning that it will be a “Kavanaugh on steroids” situation, hinting at a level of scrutiny and drama that dwarfs even the already highly charged Kavanaugh hearings.
This anticipation suggests that Republicans foresee a protracted and highly publicized battle, likely filled with accusations and counter-accusations. The comparison to the Kavanaugh hearings implies an expectation of intense questioning, emotional outbursts, and potentially, a highly partisan atmosphere.
The use of “steroids” to amplify the Kavanaugh comparison implies a belief that the Gaetz hearings will be even more contentious and emotionally charged than the previous event.… Continue reading
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