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A.G. GancarskiJuly 18, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican from the Pensacola area, on Wednesday vowed to drop at least one outlet with which he conducts on-air interviews. “I would not go back on Alex Jones’s show,” reported The Hill. “Upon further reflection,” Gaetz added, “I think the things that Alex Jones has said and done are so hurtful to […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 18, 2018

Congressman Matt Gaetz prompted a swift response from Facebook on Wednesday after grilling the tech giant’s head of policy, Monika Bickert, about the company’s lack of action toward a page that had prompted its followers to shoot Republicans. Gaetz confronted Bickert during a U.S. House Judiciary Committee meeting titled “Facebook, Google and Twitter: Examining the Content Filtering Practices […]

Jacob OglesJuly 14, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis on Saturday added Fox News personality Mark Levin to the list of conservative commentators campaigning on his behalf. On Saturday, Levin spoke at a campaign event for DeSantis in Jupiter. “Ron DeSantis didn’t ask me to campaign for him,” he told a crowd gathered at the Trump National Golf Club. “I […]

Ryan NicolJuly 13, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has long been aboard the Trump train, and now Donald Trump is returning the favor with an endorsement of the congressman’s re-election campaign. “Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida is one of the finest and most talented people in Congress,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “Strong on crime, the border, illegal immigration, the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 11, 2018

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On Wednesday morning, two leading Florida Republicans urged the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the United States Supreme Court, before the midterm elections. Predictably, Republicans are urging a quick confirmation; Democrats are pushing for everything from a prolonged consideration of the nominee to somehow stopping the nomination altogether. Congressman Matt […]

Jacob OglesJuly 8, 2018

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz came to the defense of House colleague Jim Jordan, who faces accusations of covering up sexual abuse on the Ohio State University wrestling team. “How is Jim Jordan supposed to prove that he didn’t know something 28 years ago? Could any of us?” Gaetz tweeted Saturday. Instead, Gaetz alleged the accusations […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

Florida Right to Life, a conservative group that advocates for state and federal legislation to end abortion, has endorsed U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’ re-election bid in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. “The endorsement indicates that you are the best pro-life candidate in the race and is a recommendation that our members and supporters vote for you,” […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is backing another Florida Republican congressman fighting for re-election, throwing its support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. This is the second recent endorsement of a GOP congressman by the group, after U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo also earned its support earlier in the week. Gaetz represents Florida’s 1st Congressional District and has […]

Staff ReportsJuly 4, 2018

A compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: President Donald Trump: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1014519862482407424 Attorney General Pam Bondi: “On this day, 242 years ago, 13 American colonies united in signing the Declaration of Independence becoming the United States of America. Since its inception, the USA continues to ensure our right to life, liberty […]

Staff ReportsJuly 3, 2018

It’s almost Independence Day, which in Florida means: Time to scare some birds. Although you can buy fireworks in the state, they’re not actually legal here. Indeed, The Tampa Tribune in 2014 called fireworks sales in Florida an “institutionalized charade,” leading one lawmaker to call for “more freedom (and) less fraud.” Retail sales are allowed only […]

Tag: Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz says he’s done appearing on Alex Jones’ show

Facebook removes ‘violent page’ following Matt Gaetz’ testimony

Mark Levin campaigns for Ron DeSantis at Trump Club in Jupiter

‘Warrior’ Matt Gaetz gets official thumbs-up from Donald Trump

Matt Gaetz, Blaise Ingoglia urge SCOTUS confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Matt Gaetz dismisses Jim Jordan scandal as FBI distraction

Matt Gaetz endorsed by Florida Right to Life

Matt Gaetz gets backing of Humane Society Legislative Fund

Compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials, political leaders

Florida’s bizarre fireworks law still in place