Matt Gaetz is now hinting that he plans to run to succeed Ron DeSantis as Florida's governor
If he does succeed DeSantis — a one-time Trump protége — the president-elect will secure yet another a valuable ally in Florida.
Matt Gaetz
Meet Matt Gaetz, Trump's controversial pick for US attorney general who withdrew from consideration
Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration for attorney general, saying that his nomination was "unfairly becoming a distraction."
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Gaetz's withdrawal comes ahead of what would've been a bruising confirmation battle and the possibility of a damning ethics report.
Trump's picks are giving Big Tech plenty of reasons to be nervous
Donald Trump has surrounded himself with advocates to break up Big Tech like Matt Gaetz and Brendan Carr, but it remains to be seen how far he'll go.
These Trump loyalists flocked to the courtroom for his criminal trial this year. Now, they've been named in his new administration.
Several loyalists who rallied behind Donald Trump during his criminal hush-money trial have been tapped for roles in his administration.
Proud Boys are seeking pardons directly from Trump, bypassing the DOJ and, potentially, Matt Gaetz
The first Proud Boys to seek pardons are bypassing DOJ, which Matt Gaetz was tapped to lead.
Matt Gaetz's most controversial moments
Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's polarizing pick to be the next attorney general, has long been at the center of controversy.
Matt Gaetz is emerging as the Trump pick Republicans are prepared to dunk on
Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General has sparked backlash in the GOP, even among the president-elect's most loyal followers.
Palmer Luckey, Anduril's founder, will have an Attorney General for a brother-in-law if Matt Gaetz gets confirmed
Luckey founded the defense-tech startup Anduril Industries and the Meta-acquired Oculus VR. His sister, Ginger, is married to Gaetz.
Matt Gaetz has a history of going after Big Tech. As Trump's attorney general, he'd be tasked with enforcing antitrust laws.
Matt Gaetz has railed against Big Tech companies. If he becomes Trump's attorney general, he'd have legal power to act on his complaints.
Trump nominates Matt Gaetz for attorney general
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Gaetz would "root out the systemic corruption" at the Department of Justice.
Matt Gaetz's sexual-misconduct probe just got more serious
The House Ethics Committee says it's now looking into whether Gaetz sought to "obstruct government investigations of his conduct."
Dozens of GOP politicians defend Trump outside his hush money trial
GOP politicians are flocking to Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York to show support, with some hoping for a spot on his presidential ticket.
As Michael Cohen's testimony droned on, the real hush-money show moved outdoors with crude balloons and a 'Beetlejuice' chant
As Michael Cohen testimony droned on, the show moved outside, where pro-Trump penis-shaped balloons competed with anti-Trump chants of "Beetlejuice!"
Mike Johnson's job is impossible thanks to disruptive Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz
The GOP caucus is full of members vying to shut down the government. Johnson's hands are tied.
Mike Johnson can't get Republicans in control
Johnson wants GOP lawmakers to stop supporting primary challengers to their Republican colleagues. Rep. Matt Gaetz is unapologetic about his moves.
Lauren Boebert says special election triggered by Ken Buck's resignation is 'swampy' and could 'confuse voters'
Boebert indicated that she wants the local party to nominate someone who's not running in the GOP primary for the district she recently moved to.
This tense showdown between Hunter Biden and Matt Gaetz over drug use is quite something
"Mr. Gaetz, look me in the eye. You really think that's appropriate to ask me?" Biden said after Gaetz asked if he had been on drugs while at work.
Some Republicans are celebrating the 'good news' of Mitch McConnell's retirement: 'Better days are ahead'
McConnell may have been one of the most effective GOP leaders in recent history, but that's not enough for some hard-right Republicans.
2 House Republicans are brawling over who has been accused of treating women worse
Rep. Matt Gaetz, facing an ethics probe over whether he slept with an underage girl, brought up old abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller.