How Matt Gaetz Derailed Trump and Bitterly Divided Republicans
One political scientist told Newsweek Gaetz's nomination would reveal which Senate Republicans "have a modicum of independence."
Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate
Matt Gaetz spent the best part of Wednesday meeting with Republican senators to try and earn their support to become attorney general in a second Trump administration. Then, in the late evening, he and his entourage entered the House of Representatives.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee, says "Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1"
Washington — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. His decision came amid an investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.
Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz drops bid in face of Senate opposition
Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general after the former lawmaker faced opposition from Senate Republicans over his past conduct.
Can DeSantis run in 2026? Matt Gaetz and others who may get in race for Florida governor
After Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for U.S. Attorney General and announced he wasn't returning to Congress, some think he might run for governor
Who is Jimmy Patronis? What to know about Trump’s pick to replace Matt Gaetz
"Run, JIMMY, Run!" President-elect Donald Trump said when he endorsed Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to run for Matt Gaetz' seat in Congress.
The Gaetz Nomination Was Never About Matt Gaetz
Trump's former nominee for attorney general was unsuitable, unlikable and unqualified for the job — and that's what made him ideal.
Who Could Replace Matt Gaetz in the House of Representatives?
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced on Monday that he will run for Matt Gaetz's seat. Who else will run to replace him?
Is Matt Gaetz teeing up a run for Florida governor?
While former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s attempt to become attorney general may only have lasted eight days, he could be making a run for governor in 2026. Florida State Rep. Anthony Sabatini wrote in a post on X on Saturday that he predicts that Gaetz will be the Sunshine State’s next governor at the end of Governor Ron DeSantis’s second term.
Senate Republicans had a line they wouldn’t cross. Here’s why it was Matt Gaetz.
The former Florida congressman had a reputation for causing unnecessary chaos — and had few friends within his own party.
What Have Republican Senators Said About Matt Gaetz's Confirmation Chances?
Despite the backing of Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz still needs to be approved by the Republican-controlled Senate to become ...
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Race for Matt Gaetz’s District 1 seat losing competitors after Donald Trump endorsement of Jimmy Patronis
The race for Northwest Florida Congress Seat is losing competitors following Donald Trump’s endorsement of Florida’s Chief ...
Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz
Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing a report on their long-running investigation into ...
MAGA Targets GOP Senators Who Sunk Matt Gaetz's Nomination
One prominent Trump supporter described Gaetz's supposed Senate Republican opponents as "POS [piece of s***] Losers." ...
CNN’s Abby Phillip torches ex-Trump aide for calling co-panelist ‘dear’ during fiery Matt Gaetz debate: ‘Do not do that at my table’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called for President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan to be confirmed by the Senate.
Matt Gaetz joins Cameo like disgraced congressman before him
For just $525+, you can pay a former Congressman with sexual misconduct allegations to make you a video message.
Steve Bannon Warns MAGA After Matt Gaetz Loss—'Blood in the Water'
Bannon called Gaetz's withdrawal from attorney general nomination a "victory" for establishment figures such as Mitch ...