U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL)
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Congressman Gaetz calls for BOP director's testimony after blocked interview request
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), along with Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Subcommittee Chairman Andy Biggs, has issued a letter to Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette Peters. The letter calls for her appearance before the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance following the blocking of an interview request for Peter Navarro.
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U.S. Congressman Gaetz Challenges Secretary of Defense Austin on Gaza Deployment and F-35 Reliability
Washington, D.C. — During today’s House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) engaged in a heated exchange with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on various issues, including the deployment of U.S. service members to Gaza and the reliability of Lockheed Martin's F-35 aircraft.Secretary Austin affirmed that deployed service members carry guns to protect themselves, stating, "Typically, all of the deployed service member carry servicemembers carry guns and they have the ability to protect themselves if challenged." In response,...
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Winners Announced for 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Florida’s First District
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) revealed the victors of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s First District at Artel Gallery in Pensacola. The competition, a yearly event sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives, showcases the artistic talents of high school students from the district.The first-place winner of the competition is Noah Villarreal from Navarre High School with his piece titled "Essence." In second place is Eliana Batarao from Fort Walton Beach High School with her artwork named “Sick!” The third-place...
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US Congressman Calls for Investigative Hearing on Failed Interagency Foreign Policy Decisions
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has called for an investigative hearing on the impact of failed interagency foreign policy decisions on the safety of United States service members in Africa. In a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, Gaetz requested that Secretary of State Antony Blinken be called before the committee to address these concerns.Gaetz's letter highlighted the overlap between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of State (DoS) and emphasized the need for oversight of DoS' Africa policy. He expressed...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Calls Out Clemson University Over First Amendment Incident
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) addressed a recent incident at Clemson University where members of the Clemson College Republicans were prevented from engaging in First Amendment-protected activities. In a scathing letter to Clemson University President James Clements, Gaetz expressed his concerns and demanded accountability.Gaetz's letter to President Clements highlighted the incident that took place outside a Clemson football game on April 6th, 2024, where university staff and an unidentified officer stopped Chairman Trevor Tiedeman and the...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Speaks Out Against FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Bill
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has voiced his opposition to the FISA Section 702 reauthorization bill, citing concerns about potential violations of Americans' Fourth Amendment rights. In a statement released after voting against the rule to bring the bill to the House floor, Congressman Gaetz expressed his apprehensions about the lack of essential reforms in the reauthorization.“FISA authorities have been used to violate the law more than 278,000 times by the national security state, and there has yet to be any consequences for this illegal activity by our...
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U.S. Congressman Urges Speaker to Protect IRS Whistleblowers in Hunter Biden Lawsuit
Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has taken a stance to protect IRS whistleblowers in the lawsuit filed by Robert Hunter Biden against the Internal Revenue Service. In a letter addressed to Speaker Mike Johnson, Gaetz urged for intervention to safeguard the rights of those who exposed Hunter Biden's alleged tax fraud.Gaetz's letter to Speaker Johnson emphasized the importance of defending the House of Representatives' interests and the legal rights of whistleblowers. He pointed out that the Department of Justice, representing the IRS in the lawsuit, was not...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz to Host Legislative Update in Destin, Florida
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, March 25th, 2024, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will host a Legislative Update at 6:00 p.m. CT, at the Destin Community Center in Destin, Florida. The event aims to provide local constituents in Florida's First Congressional District with an update on Rep. Gaetz's work both in Washington, D.C., and within the district.The event details include a two-hour session starting at 6:00 p.m. CT at the Destin Community Center located at 101 Stahlman Ave, Destin, FL 32541. Local and national news media are also invited to attend the event.In...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz and Colleagues Call on President Biden to Address Anticipated Haitian Migration
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, along with Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Anna Paulina Luna, and Daniel Webster, have formally requested President Joe Biden to declare an "anticipated mass migration of aliens en route to, or arriving off the coast of, the United States" as urgent circumstances requiring an immediate federal response. This request aims to address the potential influx of Haitian migrants into Florida and prevent undue burdens on the state.During a recent House Armed Services Committee hearing, General Laura Richardson emphasized the need for...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Demands Answers from ICE Regarding Illegal Alien Accused of Murder
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent a letter to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to demand answers regarding Byron Pineda, an illegal alien wanted by ICE, who is accused of killing a constituent in Northwest Florida after the department ignored an initial request for answers.On February 22nd, 2024, Rep. Gaetz sent a request for information to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner regarding Mr. Pineda being jailed for driving on a suspended license and fatally...
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Special Counsel Admits Biden Lied During House Judiciary Committee Hearing
Washington, D.C. — During today’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s findings in his investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, a significant revelation emerged. Special Counsel Hur admitted that Biden lied in response to questioning by U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01).When asked by Rep. Gaetz about statements made by Joe Biden regarding classified information, Special Counsel Hur candidly stated: “That is inconsistent with the findings based on the evidence.”Rep. Gaetz, in response, emphasized the...
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US Military Considers Using Navy to Stop Anticipated Mass Migration from Haiti
Washington, D.C. — During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Assistant Secretary of Defense Rebecca Zimmerman and General Laura Richardson discussed the Department of Defense's activities in the Western Hemisphere and the potential challenges to security, specifically focusing on the anticipated mass migration from Haiti into the United States through Florida.In response to questioning from U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Zimmerman acknowledged the expected influx of Haitian migrants and stated, "We're doing a number of things to ensure that we're keeping track of the...
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Supreme Court Overturns Decision to Remove Trump from 2024 Presidential Ballot
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) responded to the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling overturning the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Donald J. Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot. Gaetz stated, "Activist judges in Colorado and other liberal states believe that the American People should not have the right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice." He also highlighted the significance of the Supreme Court's decision, saying, "This morning, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected their attempt to stop Donald J. Trump...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Bill to Protect State Border Security
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced the 'State Border Security Act,' a companion bill to legislation previously introduced by Senator JD Vance. The bill aims to prohibit federal officers from removing barbed wire or any other barriers set up by state governments within 25 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.The introduction of this legislation comes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed the Biden administration to proceed with the removal of barriers erected on the border by the State of Texas. In response to this, Rep. Gaetz's bill...
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Members of Congress Host Press Conference to Declare Trump Did Not Engage in Insurrection
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida, along with 25 members of Congress, held a press conference today to affirm their belief that President Donald Trump did not engage in insurrection. This comes in response to a sense of Congress resolution introduced by Gaetz, which is co-sponsored by 65 House members. A companion resolution has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator JD Vance of Ohio.During the press conference, Congressman Gaetz stated, "We are here today to authoritatively express that President Trump did not commit an insurrection...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Leads Coalition in Defending President Trump
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will be hosting a press conference on Tuesday, February 6th, with 25 members of Congress to introduce a sense of Congress resolution. This resolution aims to clarify the House of Representatives' stance on President Donald Trump's involvement in the insurrection and his eligibility to hold public office. The resolution is co-sponsored by more than 60 members of Congress.The press conference, scheduled for 11:45 a.m. ET, will take place in Studio A, HVC, and is open to the national news media. Congressman Gaetz and his...
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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz of Florida's First Congressional District has announced his 2024 Service Academy Nominations. The announcement was made during an event held at Navarre High School, where Gaetz nominated students for the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.Among the students nominated for the United States Air Force Academy are Jackson Arthaud from Ramstein High School in Germany, Lauren Bage from Choctawhatchee High School, Emory Carroll from Pace High School, Rafael Garcia from...
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U.S. Congressman Calls for Hearing on Defense Secretary's Hospitalization
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has called on Chairman Mike Rodgers and the House Armed Services Committee to hold a hearing regarding Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's hospitalization. In a statement released today, Congressman Gaetz expressed concern over the lack of communication surrounding Secretary Austin's four-day stay in the intensive care unit on New Year's Day.According to a breaking news report, Secretary Austin was quietly admitted to the ICU, with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks taking over his duties while on vacation in...
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Rep. Matt Gaetz Opposes FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) expressed his opposition to the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report during a speech on the House floor. Rep. Gaetz voted against the bill earlier today, citing concerns about various provisions included in the legislation.During his speech, Rep. Gaetz highlighted his concerns about the inclusion of spying authorities in the NDAA. He pointed out that these authorities have been previously abused, with 278,000 violations of the existing law and the FBI querying information regarding...
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U.S. Congressman Gaetz Supports Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has expressed his support for the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. In a statement released today, Gaetz emphasized the need to address the alleged wrongdoings of the Biden Crime Family.Gaetz stated, "Today I voted to advance an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden. The evidence developed against the Biden Crime Family is damning." He further accused the family of accepting bribes from corrupt foreigners for their financial gain. Gaetz also claimed that they had established a complex network of...