Photo: Twitter. Gaetz, who is being investigated by federal authorities for potential child sex trafficking charges and could reportedly be indicted as soon as next month, launched a Twitter attack on Milley. A relatively amorphous term often. fierywoman: Jun 2021 #1: . [225] Also on March 30, he tweeted that he and his family were "victims of an organized criminal extortion involving a former DOJ official seeking $25 million". [50], In April 2019, Gaetz hired Darren Beattie as a speechwriter. Here's what you need to know about Gaetz's family: 1. [283][284][285], On December 1, 2022, thanks to his assistance with the prosecutors in a series of investigations, including those involving Gaetz, Greenberg was sentenced to 11 years in prison, plus ten years of supervised release. [273] In August, ABC News reported that Greenberg had "provided investigators with years of Venmo and Cash App transactions and thousands of photos and videos, as well as access to personal social media accounts." [227][228], On March 30, 2021, Axios reported that Gaetz was "seriously considering not seeking re-election and possibly leaving Congress early for a job at Newsmax". After Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) who, we must remind you, is currently under federal investigation for sex trafficking a 17-year-old asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin how the Department of. He failed an eye test twice, then declined field sobriety tests. [60], On February 26, 2019, the night before the scheduled public hearing of Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, before the House Oversight Committee, Gaetz directed a tweet to Cohen that implied without evidence that Cohen had had multiple extramarital affairs and also suggested his wife might be unfaithful while he was imprisoned due to new information disclosed to her. [134][135][136], One committee member said, "It was the closest thing I've seen around here to mass civil unrest as a member of Congress. "[195], Gaetz opposes abortion. In June 2021, Gaetz introduced the Digital Health Pass Prevention Act (DHPPA) with the support of representatives Louie Gohmert and Lance Gooden. The Pentagon has identified the two U.S. Army Green Berets killed on Wednesday during combat operations in northern Afghanistan. [50] Johnson previously raised money for the neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer. Gaetz, who is being investigated by federal authorities for potential child sex trafficking charges and could reportedly be indicted as soon as next month, launched a Twitter attack on Milley. [53], In February 2020, Gaetz announced that he would no longer accept campaign contributions from federal political action committees. It gets you to think for yourself where you don't just surrender to the truth that they're trying to create in corrupt big media. In one of the darkest scandals in Special Forces history, the Green Beret Affair of 1969 lives in infamy in U.S. Army history. In early March 2020, Gaetz wore a gas mask during a House debate on funds to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. They were thought to be holding out for substantial concessions regarding House rules and committee chair assignments. [49], In January 2018, Gaetz invited alt-right Holocaust denier Charles C. Johnson to attend Donald Trump's State of the Union address. [145] Later that month, Gaetz co-sponsored a resolution by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach President Biden. Waltz is a Green Beret in the U.S. Army. He is a . Our woke congresswoman Marie Perez votes in lockstep with the radical left's plan that's . [87] Gaetz nominated him once and voted for Trump on the 7th, 8th and 11th ballots. [270] A public-relations firm hired by Gaetz issued a denial statement regarding The Daily Beast's reporting on Greenberg's correspondence implicating him and Gaetz. ", "Fear distracts, divides and dehumanizes us. They reached a boiling point and these guys marched in and said we want to know what's going on. Hamlette: Jun 2021 #5: now I get it, Milley was addressing Sec of Def Austin who appears in the clip. Though Florida law requires a year's suspension when a driver refuses a breathalyzer test, Gaetz's suspension was less than a year long. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 until 2016, and received national attention for defending Florida's controversial "stand-your-ground law". [54], On January 10, 2021, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy complained on a phone call that Gaetz was unnecessarily "putting people in jeopardy", noting that the rioters at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 "came prepared with rope". He said he had no symptoms and was not sure when he had contracted the disease. "If Democrats want to defund the police, they should start with the FBI," wrote . [255] Alford, who has previously been federally convicted of fraud and is represented by McGee, was federally indicted in August 2021 for allegedly conducting the scheme. Milley's impassioned retort came after Representatives Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz, a Green Beret veteran, brought up concerns that critical race theory is detrimental to the U.S.. Let us all endeavor to keep it that way." -Congressman Matt Gaetz [226], Denying any sexual relationships with minors, Gaetz said on March 30, 2021, that he did not plan to resign from the House. [36], In 2015, Gaetz supported the presidential campaign of Jeb Bush. Jan 10 Really interesting numbers from CBS poll: 64% of GOP voters approved of the speaker turmoil last week. 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Gaetz was a cheerleader for Trump's rushed troop withdrawals against the administration's own warnings that they would put troops' safety at risk, leave our allies in a lurch and boost terrorist. "[286], Gaetz has a 2020 book and a 2021 podcast, both titled Firebrand. Matt. Matthew Louis Gaetz II (/ets/ GAYTS; born May 7, 1982) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district since 2017. [149], Gaetz voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. [229] The same day, The New York Times reported the Justice Department's investigation of Gaetz. [130][131], Gaetz said of then-U.S. attorney general Jeff Sessions that "over at the Department of Justice, he's got Stockholm syndrome, he's become sympathetic with his captors over there in the Deep State. Battling GOP extremism just helped Democrats stop a red wave in the 2022 midterms. Gaetz was criticized for hypocrisy because he had $476,000 of debt from his PPP loan forgiven. [175] He also supports concealed carry reciprocity. [25] In 2012, following the reconfiguration of Florida House of Representatives districts, Gaetz's district no longer contained any of Santa Rosa County. [32], Florida House speaker Will Weatherford announced that he would order hearings on the stand-your-ground law. 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The military's top officer on Wednesday volunteered a forceful defense to a congressional panel of the Defense Department's attempts to better understand social injustice within its ranks and. Although sitting Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy sought the speakership and had the support of 213 members, he needed five more votes to reach a majority to be elected. [281] Gaetz is also accused of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits sex trafficking across state lines. Investigators were reportedly exploring whether the escorts were sexually trafficked for Gaetz and whether Gaetz accepted the offer as a political favor to Pirozzolo, who at the time chaired the board of the Medical Marijuana Physicians Association. BREAKING: The crowd at today's hearing just erupted into laughter as a witness humiliated Republican Matt Gaetz in brilliant fashion.Subscribe for more and f. Gaetz has. [223], In January 2020, the U.S. Secret Service reportedly received a tip that, in April 2018, Gaetz had accompanied Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg to a government office where Greenberg was producing fake IDs. [108], On February 23, 2017, worried about protesters disrupting his appearance at his town hall in Pace, Florida, Gaetz prepared what his staffers called a nonverbal town hall. But you weren't interested in whether the Russians interfered through Steeleand if Steele was lying, then you should have charged him with lying like you charged a variety of other people. In the November 8 general election, Gaetz defeated Democratic nominee Steven Specht with 69 percent of the vote. The move was seen as a way to elevate the needs of America's elite special operations forces Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Marine Raiders which have borne the brunt of the fighting in. Goddess, please clear the way for Matt Gaetz to be indicted ASAP. His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans' affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles. [93] Observers have described his views as far right. Bill clears first hurdle in state House", "Gaetz: Open carrying of guns is a right granted by God", "Rep. Gaetz: Second Amendment not negotiable", "Matt Gaetz: Second Amendment Exists for 'Armed Rebellion Against the Government', "Video shows Rep. Gaetz blasting Silicon Valley and blustering about gun rights in the next breath", "Ted Lieu comes after Matt Gaetz following rally remarks about Silicon Valley", "No evidence to prove Medicaid expansion fueled opioid crisis", "Matt Gaetz Brings Out the Digital Health Pass Prevention Act", "Matt Gaetz Wore Gas Mask To Mock Coronavirus Concerns. By Aila Slisco On 4/5/22 at 8:06 PM EDT. "[171] Gaetz is a lifetime member of the NRA,[171] and has an A+ rating from it. [71] The Florida Bar opened an investigation into Gaetz for the tweet,[72][73] as did the House Ethics Committee. [274][275] According to Greenberg, he made the arrangements for Gaetz. Protesters forced Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Louie Gohmert, and Paul Gosar to cut a press conference short on Tuesday. Jose J. Gonzalez, 35, were killed on Aug. 21, during combat operations in Faryab Province in northern Afghanistan. [35], When his subcommittee was considering legislation that would keep suspects' mugshots off the Internet until their convictions, Gaetz brought up his 2008 arrest and non-conviction, arguing that his mistakes made him who he is and that publicly available mugshots "could be a problem for those unaccustomed to publicity". He's a paper pusher, and in no way do I respect him. No one is listening to fat generals who can't do a single pull up. "[61][114], In May 2018, Gaetz was one of 18 House Republicans to vote to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in peace talks with North Korea. [268][269], On April 9, 2021, the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into allegations that Gaetz "may have engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift". (Fox News Live, 1/8/2023)Visit https://gaetz.house.gov/firebrand for ALL Firebrand content!Subscribe to . [59], In June 2021, Gaetz was one of 21 House Republicans to vote against a resolution to give the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6. [170], Former National Rifle Association president Marion Hammer called Gaetz "one of the most pro-gun members to have ever served in the Florida Legislature. The New Civil Rights Movement June 23, 2021 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley blasted U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for mocking and opposing critical race theory during what was. As a result, Gaetz was placed under self-quarantine for 14 days. Matt Gaetz is NOT a Green Beret or a Freedom Fighter Michele Dotson 54 subscribers 71K views 1 year ago Brian Williams claps back HARD at Matt Gaetz for trolling General Mark Milley on. Retired Army Col. Johnnie R. Prichard described the Florida Republican's opinion as "just a bunch of bull about himself," in a Nov. 11 letter to the editor of the same newspaper.. Prichard began his letter by thanking veterans for their service to the country and then went on to repeatedly slam . Nestor Galban was 12 and had just arrived from Cuba, where he'd grown up and where his . [52], After the 2020 State of the Union Address, Gaetz filed an ethics complaint against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, claiming she had committed a "flagrant violation of decorum" and perhaps broken the law by ripping up her copy of the speech. Gaetz's grandfather, Jerry Gaetz, was the mayor of Rugby, North Dakota, and a candidate for lieutenant governor of North Dakota at the 1964 North Dakota Republican Party state convention, where he died of a heart attack. Rep Matt Gaetz is expected to be indicted within the next few weeks as sources say former Florida official and friend Joel Greenberg has been 'singing to the feds' in the investigation against him. [43] He is only the seventh person to represent this district since 1933 (the district was numbered the 3rd before 1963). "Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who did not serve in the military but did smirk while General Milley was testifying," Williams said, noting . [125][126] Gaetz said he did not trust Mueller to lead the investigation because of Mueller's alleged involvement in approval of the Uranium One deal and alleged close relationship with dismissed FBI director James Comey, a probable person of interest in a proposed new investigation. By Frances Langum June 23, 2021. [62][63] Gaetz initially defended his tweet, saying it was part of "witness testing, not witness tampering" and "I don't threaten anybody." We need PATRIOTS who will defend her. "Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who did not serve in the military but did smirk while General Milley was testifying," Williams said, noting that Gaetz trashed the general later in the day. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and the Florida congressional delegation in urging U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary John Henderson to consider eight Florida locations for the future home of the United States Space Command (SPACECOM). Asked to clarify, he said his "tweet speaks for itself". Gaetz's attorney also claimed that an unnamed witness who knew Gaetz "observed no indication of impairment". In response, Twitter hid the tweet and labeled it as "[violating] the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence". [79] Gaetz's office acknowledged that he spent $28,000 on speech-writing services, which is prohibited by House rules except in special circumstances and with prior approval from congressional officials, but said that it was a clerical error that it would fix. 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Matt Gaetz was told in 2017 he'd had sex with a minor, report says", Former Gaetz Confidant Is Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison, "Matt Gaetz describes himself as 'single step-parent' to Nestor Galban", "Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz reveals he lives with a 19-year-old Cuban immigrant whom he calls his son", "Republican Matt Gaetz and son, Nestor, appear together on Fox News", "Rep. Matt Gaetz reveals adopted 19-year-old Cuban son Nestor on Twitter", "Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is engaged to Ginger Luckey", "Who is Rep. Matt Gaetz's fiance? [115][116], Appearing on The View in February 2020, shortly before Trump associate Roger Stone was sentenced, Gaetz said he would support a pardon for Stone. [247][248] The sender was later identified as Florida developer Stephen Alford, who was arrested on August 31. [140] House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, also an ex officio member, appointed the ranking member, Devin Nunes, and eight other Republicans to the committee. [204], On July 26, 2022, Gaetz voted against the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act, which passed 40120. [225] Evidence including mobile payment receipts reportedly suggesting Gaetz had illegally exchanged money for sex, such as May 2018 Venmo transaction records showing Gaetz sending $900 (with a memo referring to a woman) to Greenberg, who then relayed the money (with the memos "tuition" and "school") to three women, one of whom was 18. [240] The next day, Trump publicly denied that Gaetz had asked him for a pardon. [8], Matthew Louis Gaetz II was born on May 7, 1982, in Hollywood, Florida, to Victoria (ne Quertermous) and Don Gaetz, who later became a prominent local politician. [79] A statement from Gaetz's office said the arrangement complied with House rules, and that during the setup process, his office consulted with the House Ethics Committee and the House Administration Committee. During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, a smug Rep. Matt Gaetz, (R-Fla.) under investigation for obstructing justice in a sex crimes probe tore into Defense Secretary. [119] The White House reportedly never seriously considered the request, because it was decided that issuing preemptive pardons would set a bad precedent. [234] A woman on the Bahamas tripa Capitol Hill intern who did not work in Gaetz's office but who was dating Gaetzreportedly agreed in May 2021 to cooperate with investigators, who believe she has information about Gaetz's financial transactions on the trip. Matt Gaetz, a member of the 117th Congress, is currently serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. [24] During his campaign, Gaetz received almost $480,000 in contributions, about five times more than anyone else in the field, and almost 50 times more than Fernald, including $100,000 of his own money. [96][97] He has also introduced legislation to loosen federal restrictions on the cultivation of cannabis for research purposes. Asshole shouldn't even be in the room but he represents everything the modern GOP has become. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin put his foot down when asked by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Wednesday what the military and critical race theory - a loosely defined term used by many . 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