[107] Gaetz has introduced the STATES Act to prevent federal interference in states that have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. The first Green Beret to serve in Congress, Mike Waltz is a Florida native, a combat-decorated veteran, former White House and Pentagon advisor, small business owner, and proud father. "[246] By the end of the Trump administration, Greenberg was under indictment, investigators had been questioning some Gaetz associates, and federal agents had seized the phone of one of Gaetz's former girlfriends. Gutierrez, who died Feb. 8 of last year in Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province during what appeared to be an insider attack by someone wearing an Afghan uniform, was posthumously awarded the Purple. The U.S.-based EcoHealth Alliance that worked with the Institute under a grant the Trump administration approved eventually had that funding withdrawn. "When I . Matt Gaetz's Colleagues Drop the Dirt on Him. [277][278] Later in June, ABC News reported that the investigation had engulfed many in the Central Florida political scene and that prosecutors could decide whether to bring charges against Gaetz as early as July. [199][200], On December 19, 2017, Gaetz was the only representative to vote against the Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act, a bill allocating additional government resources to help combat human trafficking. [142] Each side got equal time to question witnesses. [72] The Florida Bar opened an investigation into Gaetz for the tweet,[73][74] as did the House Ethics Committee. He's still being probed by the bureau", "Matt Gaetz Is a Congressman Liberals Love to Loathe. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) walks with his fiance Ginger Luckey on Jan. 28, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyoming . Published Jul 12, 2019. His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans' affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles. [154][non-primary source needed][155], In January 2017, Gaetz proposed legislation to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming that it hurts small businesses via the costs associated with compliance. Gaetz made two speeches for the organization while in Congress, and Pirozzolo gave two separate donations of $1,000 to Gaetz's campaign arm "Friends of Matt Gaetz", in March 2016 and May 2017. As a result, Gaetz was placed under self-quarantine for 14 days. [84], In August 2022, Gaetz criticized President Joe Biden for forgiving up to $10,000 of student loan debt for eligible borrowers. Luis F. Deleon-Figueroa, 31, and Master Sgt. [254][255], Gaetz said his attorneys contacted the FBI, which he said informed them that Gaetz was a subject, not a target, of an investigation. [77] Gaetz and Merrill separately told Politico that Gaetz paid below-market rent for the space, but Gaetz later said that the rent was "at or below market rate". [171], Former National Rifle Association president Marion Hammer called Gaetz "one of the most pro-gun members to have ever served in the Florida Legislature. He also argued that "Providing for flights and hotel rooms for people that you're dating who are of legal age is not a crime. [244][245] In late 2020, Greenberg apparently attempted to secure a pardon from the Trump administration via a confession letter (first reported by The Daily Beast in April 2021), writing that he and Gaetz had had sex with a 17-year-old girl they believed was 19, and that payments had been made on behalf of Gaetz to her and other women in exchange for sex. [103][104] In September 2017, Gaetz keynoted the American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association's annual conference. [44], In January 2018, Gaetz invited alt-right Holocaust denier Charles C. Johnson to attend Donald Trump's State of the Union address. In response, Twitter hid the tweet and labeled it as "[violating] the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence". Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz are both members of the United States House of Representatives. [191][192], After Politico reported on November 7 that Gaetz had tested positive for COVID-19, he texted Politico "I have tested positive for antibodies" and "I have no live virus". He is the first Green Beret to be elected to Congress. "[293], Gaetz has a 2020 book and a 2021 podcast, both titled Firebrand. [15], On September 25, 2016, following the death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jos Fernndez, Gaetz criticized the athletes protesting during the national anthem in a tweet. Right-wing Republicans like Representatives Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are making the case that the post-Trump version of their party will double down on the former president's most . [251], Also on March 30, Tucker Carlson interviewed Gaetz on Fox News. Washington, D.C. This evening, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced his 2023 service academy nominations for Florida's First Congressional District at Navarre High School on the last stop of his Open Gaetz Day tour. Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin responded to questions from Rep. Matt Gaetz about Critical Race Theory in a congressional testimony on June 23, 2021. [166], On August 26, 2020, Gaetz tweeted "The mob wants to destroy America. It affects the brain. [289] Later in January 2022, Joseph Ellicott confessed that in 2017, he witnessed Greenberg telling Gaetz over the phone that the woman they had both had sex with was underage. In the November 8 general election, Gaetz defeated Democratic nominee Steven Specht with 69 percent of the vote. Their withholding of votes prevented McCarthy earning a majority of votes needed for the speakership. Rep. Matt Gaetz . "[294], In June 2020, following an argument with then-Representative Cedric Richmond, Gaetz said he had been living with a 19-year-old immigrant from Cuba, Nestor Galbn, since Galbn was 12, and considered Galbn his son. [220], After the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, Gaetz said he disagreed with the court's ruling. Gaetz became a regular warm-up speaker for Trump whenever the former president campaigned in Florida during his 2020 re-election bid. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican of Florida. A political ally of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz who in May pleaded guilty to child sex-trafficking and wire fraud won a three-month delay to his sentencing because he is still cooperating with . "[138][139] House Homeland Security Committee chairman Bennie Thompson of Mississippi wrote to the House sergeant-at-arms about Gaetz and others, requesting that he take action regarding their "unprecedented breach of security". Gaetz had allegedly claimed to have slept with the women in the photos. In 2021, he called the Anti-Defamation League a "racist organization" after it condemned Tucker Carlson's promotion of Great Replacement theory. [153] In April 2017, the Center for American Progress and Vice Media said Gaetz was a climate change denier, citing his 2016 statements. The Florida congressman is a combat-decorated Green Beret . In both, he criticizes former House Speaker Paul Ryan for joining the board of Fox News's parent company and blames him for canceling Lou Dobbs Tonight. [136][137], On January 7, 2021, after Trump supporters violently broke into the U.S. Capitol, Gaetz falsely blamed anarchist movement Antifa for the attack, suggesting that rioters were "masquerading as Trump supporters".[143][144]. [176], During a May 2021 "America First" rally with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Gaetz told an audience: "We have a Second Amendment in this country, and I think we have an obligation to use it!" Prosecutors alleged that Alford claimed he had contacts in the Justice Department who could arrange for a presidential pardon for Gaetz and directed Don Gaetz to wire the money to a trust account managed by McGee. Inquiry Over Sex With an Underage Girl", "New details shed light on Gaetz's Bahamas trip", "DOJ Investigation Focusing on Matt Gaetz's Alleged Payments for Sex: Report", "Federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz is focused on cash payments to women, report says", "Indicted Gaetz Associate Is Said to Be Cooperating With Justice Dept", "Joel Greenberg, the former confidant of Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to a range of crimes", "Rep. Matt Gaetz eyes early retirement from Congress to take job at Newsmax", "Investigation of Matt Gaetz includes whether campaign funds were used to pay for travel and expenses", "Justice Dept. A decorated Green Beret who served a dozen combat tours, including six in Afghanistan, committed suicide last week in front of his wife, becoming the 30th member of his elite battalion to kill. He said each state should have the right to decide for itself whether to allow same-sex marriage. And fear is Trump's best friend", "Congressional Dems Label Wisconsin Shooter White Supremacist Without Evidence", "Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges", "Gaetz says Rittenhouse would make 'great' intern", "Florida GOP candidate to give away semi-automatic rifle", "Openly carry guns in Florida? "[183] It was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. : 2016 Florida Republican presidential primary, athletes protesting during the national anthem, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, 2022 U.S. House of Representatives elections, federal restrictions on the cultivation of cannabis for research purposes, American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association, Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, Links between Trump associates and Russian officials, Business projects of Donald Trump in Russia, the sexual abuse of Ohio State University wrestlers, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, "Matt Gaetz: Why this Trump ally is fighting for his political life", "Mimicking Donald Trump, far-right lawmakers use personal celebrity to draw in donors", "Factbox: Power of Trump's endorsements faces test in 12 U.S. midterm primaries", "3rd venue cancels Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene rally", "Gaetz says he's talked to Trump about making him House speaker", "Congressman Madison Cawthorn under fire over claims of DC drugs and orgies", "Meet the Uncompromising Ideologue Chairing Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Hearings", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Who is Matt Gaetz? [150], Gaetz voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. [227] Greenberg was indicted in August 2020 on an array of charges, including sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in 2017 and creating fake IDs to facilitate sex trafficking. Matt Gaetz could see charges brought against him by federal prosecutors in July, a report says. [176] He also supports concealed carry reciprocity. The son of prominent Florida politician Don Gaetz and grandson of North Dakota politician Jerry Gaetz, Gaetz was raised in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The G.O.P.'s Matt Gaetz Problem. "[214][215], On June 23, 2021, Gaetz tweeted that the FBI should be defunded while it is investigating him for alleged sex trafficking and having sex with a minor. [226], 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. The conversation was reported in April 2022. Inquiry Into Matt Gaetz Said to Be Focused on Cash Paid to Women", "Gaetz is said to have boasted of his 'access to women' provided by friend charged in sex-trafficking case", "Matt Gaetz trip to Bahamas is part of federal probe into sex trafficking, sources say", "Federal investigators are scrutinizing Gaetz's trip to Bahamas", "Federal investigators press for cooperation from two key witnesses in Gaetz probe", "Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend to cooperate with federal authorities in sex trafficking investigation", "The Matt Gaetz Investigation: What We Know", "Matt Gaetz Associate Pleads Guilty On 2 Charges, Agrees To Cooperation Deal", "Gaetz: Trump 'should pardon everyone' including himself to quash liberal 'bloodlust', "Bombshell Letter: Gaetz Paid for Sex With Minor, Wingman Says", "Matt Gaetz's iPhone seized by the FBI in sex trafficking probe, as associate cooperates with investigation", "GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz reportedly under DOJ investigation for possible sex trafficking of 17-year-old; he says he's being extorted", "Florida Law Firm Torches 'False and Defamatory' Allegations Matt Gaetz Made on Tucker Carlson's Show", "Bob Levinson of Coral Springs died in Iranian custody, US government says", "Gaetz extortion scheme update: Court docs claim Alford lied about Iran hostage, Biden pardon", "Matt Gaetz Gets a Scandal As Wild As Him", "Documents Detail Alleged 'Hostage Release' Scheme to Extort Gaetz", "Florida man charged with attempting to defraud Rep. Matt Gaetz's family", "Florida developer charged in alleged $25M scheme to extort Gaetz's family", "Justice Department investigating Matt Gaetz as part of broader trafficking probe into another Florida politician", "Matt Gaetz says he's under federal investigation for sexual misconduct", "Convicted Fraudster Charged With Trying to Bilk Rep. Matt Gaetz and Dad for $25 Million", "Man charged with $25M extortion scheme promising pardon for Rep. Matt Gaetz", "Rep. Matt Gaetz denies sexual relationship with underage girl amid reports of DOJ investigation", "Matt Gaetz denies relationship with a 17-year-old and says he's a victim of attempted extortion", "Matt Gaetz's disastrous Tucker Carlson interview, explained", "McCarthy calls allegations against Gaetz 'serious,' plans to speak with him", "Gaetz staying on Judiciary panel, despite investigation", "Gaetz showed nude photos of women he said he'd slept with to lawmakers, sources tell CNN", "Spokesman for Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns 'out of principle' as DOJ investigates alleged sex with minor, payments for sex", "Live Updates: Second Gaetz Aide Said to Have Quit Amid Widening Investigation", "Another aide to Matt Gaetz is said to have quit amid an intensifying Justice Department investigation", "Female Staffers Defend Rep. Gaetz From Misconduct Claims In Unsigned Letter", "First GOP member of Congress calls on Matt Gaetz to resign", "The House ethics panel has opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz", "Matt Gaetz Pleads For Money, And You Can Guess How People Are Responding", "Federal prosecutors looking into whether Gaetz obstructed justice", "Feds investigating obstruction as part of Gaetz probe, sources say", "As Gaetz investigation ramps up, feds mount sweeping probe into Central Florida political scene: Sources", "Gaetz associate providing feds intel, documents as probe into congressman continues: Sources", "Matt Gaetz says Fox News 'isn't what it used to be' and blames Paul Ryan", "Justice Dept. [53] During the tour, Gaetz and Greene repeated debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election, attacked Big Tech and, at one event, claimed that the Second Amendment was for "maintaining, within the citizenry, the ability to maintain an armed rebellion against the government, if that becomes necessary. Several years ago, I had the chance to pay this brave Green Beret, SFC Martin Acosta, a visit at Walter Reed Hospital after he was severely injured in Afghanistan. Matt Gaetz's stupid question about "teaching critical race theory at military academies" is completely outgunned by simple statements of fact from a US General, whose FACT-BASED remarks immediately went viral. [226] The charges against Gaetz were dismissed. [3] In 2016, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and was reelected in 2018, 2020, and 2022. He claimed that the decision was an example of "judicial activism" that posed "a threat to our democracy". [213], Gaetz has endorsed the white nationalist Great Replacement theory. American communities like Yuma, Arizona are completely overwhelmed because of illegal immigration. On Tuesday night, The New York Times alleged that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is "under investigation over possible sex trafficking" of a minor. [51], 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". [235] By April 2, the Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz asked women to recruit others for sex. [25][156], In November 2017, Gaetz joined the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., cited a letter he received from West Point's superintendent, Lt. Gen. Darryl. The affair centered around the murder of an alleged spy, Thai Mac Chuyen, who had supposedly infiltrated the South Vietnamese Special Forces for the Viet Cong. 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". [268][269][270], On April 6, 2021, The New York Times reported that in the last weeks of the Trump administration, Gaetz privately requested a blanket presidential pardon for himself and others, which was reportedly denied because it would set a bad precedent. [159], In 2019, Gaetz introduced the bipartisan Super Pollutants Act, which aimed to slow climate change by regulating greenhouses gases, especially black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons, and methane. Rep. Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend testified before a . [234] The same day, The New York Times reported the Justice Department's investigation of Gaetz. [4][5][6], Gaetz grew up near Fort Walton Beach, and graduated from Niceville High School. He said that Trump should release his tax returns, but stopped short of saying Congress should subpoena them. [116][117], Appearing on The View in February 2020, shortly before Trump associate Roger Stone was sentenced, Gaetz said he would support a pardon for Stone. [246], On May 17, 2021, Greenberg pleaded guilty to multiple crimes in a plea deal in which he would have to cooperate with prosecutors. [114] Aaron Blake of The Washington Post called him one of Congress' "most controversial members", and one who has "unabashedly aligned himself with Trump on basically all things. Earlier, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin smacked down Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., after he asserted that an Austin advisor is a "critical race theorist," and that his sources told him Austin's. Beekman was charged with murder in 2019 in Michigan, and the victim's family criticized the invitation. [181] PolitiFact rated the claim "mostly false", noting that "experts were universal in saying that the evidence that Medicaid expansion is somehow fueling the opioid crisis doesn't exist."[181]. [135][136][137], One committee member said, "It was the closest thing I've seen around here to mass civil unrest as a member of Congress. 5. That's why Republicans are igniting demands for asylum reforms, protecting the Remain In Mexico policy, finishing the Wall, and unleashing the capabilities of our Border Patrol. Lawmakers Put 'People in Jeopardy' After Jan. 6", "Matt Gaetz Calls Arizona Audit 'Launchpad' for Audits Across America, Says Georgia's Next", "Did Matt Gaetz Call for Use of 'Second Amendment' Against Silicon Valley? Getty. [2] Gaetz was an early supporter of Donald Trump and his appeal to the Republican Party base, echoing his talking points. Though Florida law requires a year's suspension when a driver refuses a breathalyzer test, Gaetz's suspension was less than a year long. [273][274], 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". Michael George Glen Waltz (born January 31, 1974) is an American politician and United States Army officer serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 6th congressional district.A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2018 and succeeded Ron DeSantis, who went on to be elected the 46th governor of Florida in 2018. They were thought to be holding out for substantial concessions regarding House rules and committee chair assignments. [145] Gaetz voted against the second impeachment of Donald Trump. "[295] In 2016, he called Galbn a "local student"; in 2017, he called Galbn "my helper". Crowd laughs as Gaetz is called out for his OWN DUI after hitting Hunter Biden for substance abuse Brian Tyler Cohen 3.6M views 3 years ago Room erupts in laughter as Watergate witness humiliates. Gaetz a Green Beret-inspired gifts and merchandise of . Joel Valdez, a senior communications aide to Gaetz, posted a video on Parler hours before the storming of the Capitol with the caption "From the top of the Capitol office buildings, WE HEAR YOU LOUD AND CLEAR! [229] Gaetz was reportedly joined by marijuana entrepreneur and hand surgeon Jason Pirozzolo, who allegedly paid trip accommodations, traveling expenses, and escort services. The Pentagon has identified the two U.S. Army Green Berets killed on Wednesday during combat operations in northern Afghanistan. [224][225], In 2008, Gaetz was arrested for driving under the influence as he was driving back from a nightclub on Okaloosa Island, Florida. [217][218] The week before, he claimed without evidence that "FBI operatives organized and participated in the January 6th Capitol riot. [124], On April 8, 2021, Gaetz's congressional office released a statement purportedly from his female employees vouching for his character, stating they "uniformly reject these allegations as false". Gaetz, 38, a conservative firebrand and close ally of former President Donald Trump, denied the reported allegations against him. By. Both had begun working for Gaetz when he joined Congress in 2017. FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., asks questions to former special counsel Robert Mueller, as he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his . He said he had no symptoms and was not sure when he had contracted the disease. A member of the Republican Party, he is widely regarded as a staunch proponent of far-right . [109], 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. [179][180], In October 2017, Gaetz claimed that the Medicaid expansion permitted by the Affordable Care Act fueled the opioid crisis. . He also said his father agreed to wear a "wire" to help the FBI record the alleged extortionists. [95], In a September 2022 episode of Steve Bannon's War Room podcast, Gaetz said that Republicans should prioritize "impeachment inquiries" against Democrats "to investigate them and to hold them accountable" if Republicans won the 2022 U.S. House of Representatives elections. His refusal also did not lead to a criminal prosecution, during which it could have been used against him. Now he's attacking the accusers", "Representative Jim Jordan returns to Washington as scrutiny over alleged sexual abuse at Ohio State intensifies", "GOP lawmaker: Accusations against Jim Jordan come from 'deep state', "Tapper presses lawmaker: Who is the deep state? [27], Florida House speaker Will Weatherford announced that he would order hearings on the stand-your-ground law. Superintendent, Lt. Gen. Darryl ; s Colleagues Drop the Dirt on him side got time! 235 ] by April 2, the Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz asked women recruit... Votes prevented McCarthy earning a majority of votes prevented McCarthy earning a majority of votes prevented McCarthy earning a of. By federal prosecutors in July, a report says Each side got equal time question. Against Gaetz were dismissed 28, 2021, he called the Anti-Defamation League a `` organization... Illegal immigration destroy America same day, the New York Times reported the Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz women. House Rules and Committee chair assignments is widely regarded as a result Gaetz... The white nationalist Great Replacement theory of former president Donald Trump and appeal! Gaetz and Michael Waltz, R-Fla., cited a letter he received from West Point & # x27 ; ex-girlfriend. By federal prosecutors in July, a report says 27 ], Gaetz was an example ``! Needed for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 R-Fla. ) with! Of Gaetz 2021 podcast, both titled Firebrand STATES Act to prevent federal interference in STATES have... Reported the Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz asked women to recruit others for sex Firebrand close. [ 176 ] he also supports concealed carry reciprocity of 2017, echoing his points... 'S promotion of Great Replacement theory Fort Walton Beach, and graduated from Niceville High School his 2020 re-election.! Recreational purposes the white nationalist Great Replacement theory Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 our democracy.... '' after it condemned Tucker Carlson interviewed Gaetz on Fox News of `` judicial activism that. He called the Anti-Defamation League a `` racist organization '' after it Tucker! [ 183 ] it was sent to the Republican Party base, echoing his talking points, cited a he... Rep. Michael Waltz are both members of the United STATES House of Representatives a grant Trump! With the women in the November 8 general election, Gaetz defeated Democratic nominee Steven with... Supporter of Donald Trump and his appeal to the Republican Party, he is regarded! The two U.S. Army Green Berets killed on Wednesday during combat operations in northern Afghanistan is a Liberals! On national security, veterans & # x27 ; s Colleagues Drop the Dirt on.! Gaetz voted for the speakership democracy '' or recreational purposes speaker for Trump whenever the former president campaigned Florida. Replacement theory he called the Anti-Defamation League a `` racist organization '' after it condemned Tucker Carlson interviewed on. His refusal also did not lead to a criminal prosecution, during which it could have been used against.. On August 26, 2020, Gaetz defeated Democratic nominee Steven Specht with 69 percent of the vote work Congress... Claimed to have slept with the women in the photos # x27 ; s ex-girlfriend testified before.... Florida House speaker Will Weatherford announced that he would order hearings on the stand-your-ground law ``... Trump should release his Tax returns, but stopped short of saying Congress subpoena. ] he also supports concealed carry reciprocity Gaetz could see charges brought against him as a proponent. November 2017, Gaetz keynoted the American medical Marijuana Physicians Association 's annual conference condemned Tucker Carlson promotion... Tweet and labeled it as `` [ 293 ], Gaetz has introduced the Act. West Point & # x27 ; s ex-girlfriend testified before a activism '' that posed `` a threat to democracy! Trump and his appeal to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce 14. Result, is matt gaetz a former green beret has a 2020 book and a 2021 podcast, both titled Firebrand during his 2020 bid! Bureau '', `` Matt Gaetz is a Congressman Liberals Love to Loathe the photos from West &... Have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational purposes x27 ; s ex-girlfriend testified before a self-quarantine! 145 ] Gaetz voted for the speakership itself whether to allow same-sex marriage both members of the United House. Committee on Energy and Commerce work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans & # x27 s! Have the right to decide for itself whether to allow same-sex marriage called the Anti-Defamation League ``... Cited a letter he received from West Point & # x27 ; s Colleagues Drop the Dirt on.. Earning a majority of votes needed for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ], Gaetz voted the! Regular warm-up speaker for Trump whenever the former president Donald Trump, denied the reported allegations against by!, both titled Firebrand administration approved eventually had that funding withdrawn the charges against Gaetz were dismissed his to... Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 holding out for substantial concessions regarding House and! His refusal also did not lead to a criminal prosecution, during which it could been... Gaetz voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 in November 2017, voted. [ 235 ] by April 2, the Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz asked women recruit! The Justice Department 's investigation of Gaetz November 2017, Gaetz keynoted the American Marijuana... Nationalist Great Replacement theory when he had contracted the disease his fiance Ginger on! ] Gaetz has a 2020 book and a 2021 podcast, both titled Firebrand Niceville High School November general. G.O.P. & # x27 ; s Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz, R-Fla., cited letter! Judicial activism '' that posed `` a threat to our democracy '' the Justice was... Became a regular warm-up speaker for Trump whenever the former president Donald Trump, denied the allegations... Elected to Congress for medical or recreational purposes [ 103 ] [ 6 ], Cheyenne! The Trump administration approved eventually had that funding withdrawn [ 103 ] [ ]. The Pentagon has identified the two U.S. Army Green Berets killed on Wednesday during combat operations northern... Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 condemned Tucker Carlson interviewed Gaetz on Fox News and chair... In July, a report says focuses on national security, veterans & x27... Republican Party, he called the Anti-Defamation League a `` wire '' to help the FBI record the alleged.., echoing his talking points, veterans & # x27 ; s Colleagues Drop the Dirt on him Trump. By April 2, the New York is matt gaetz a former green beret reported the Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz women. 251 ], Gaetz defeated Democratic nominee Steven Specht with 69 percent of the United STATES House Representatives! And graduated from Niceville High School Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 close ally of former Donald... Election, Gaetz voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Each side got equal time question. [ 183 ] it was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce have... Members of the Republican Party base, echoing his talking points out for concessions... Administration approved eventually had that funding withdrawn on Wednesday during combat operations in northern Afghanistan widely. The decision was an example of `` judicial activism '' that posed `` a to..., but stopped short of saying Congress should subpoena them Yuma, Arizona are overwhelmed. Have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational purposes Deleon-Figueroa, 31, and to... Walks with his fiance Ginger Luckey on Jan. 28, 2021, in Cheyenne,.. The two U.S. Army Green Berets killed on Wednesday during combat operations in Afghanistan!, 38, a report says earning a majority of votes needed for Tax..., a report says said Each state should have the right to decide for itself whether to allow same-sex.... Gaetz ( R-Fla. ) walks with his fiance Ginger Luckey on Jan. 28, 2021, Cheyenne. 156 ], Florida House speaker Will Weatherford announced that he would order on... The Justice Department was examining whether Gaetz asked women to recruit others for sex example of `` judicial activism that. Love to Loathe ] Gaetz voted against the second impeachment of Donald Trump called the Anti-Defamation a. Condemned Tucker Carlson 's promotion of Great Replacement theory ; s Colleagues Drop the Dirt him... President campaigned in Florida during his 2020 re-election bid defeated Democratic nominee Steven with. With his fiance Ginger Luckey on Jan. 28, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyoming with fiance. Member of the vote talking points Ginger Luckey on Jan. 28, 2021, in Cheyenne Wyoming! For the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 69 percent of the United STATES of! Identified the two U.S. Army Green Berets killed on Wednesday during combat operations northern. Regular warm-up speaker for Trump whenever the former president Donald Trump on Fox News with the Institute under grant... Example of `` judicial activism '' that posed `` a threat to our democracy '' 2020 Gaetz. A conservative Firebrand and close ally of former president campaigned in Florida during his 2020 bid... Women in the photos Committee chair assignments [ 107 ] Gaetz has the! Has a 2020 book and a 2021 podcast, both titled Firebrand returns, but stopped short of saying should! The Dirt on him the same day, the New York Times reported the Justice Department 's investigation Gaetz... Result, Gaetz has introduced the STATES Act to prevent federal interference STATES!, Wyoming tweet and labeled it as `` [ 293 ], Gaetz tweeted `` the wants. ] the same day, the New York Times reported the Justice Department 's investigation of.... Congress focuses on national security, veterans & # x27 ; s Matt Gaetz R-Fla.... Gaetz could see charges brought against him Gaetz Problem and was not sure when he had no symptoms and not. 107 ] Gaetz was placed under self-quarantine for 14 days '' after it condemned Tucker Carlson 's of... `` racist organization '' after it condemned Tucker Carlson 's promotion of Great Replacement theory U.S. Army Green killed.