Florida, Matt Gaetz and Governor

Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz considering Florida Governor bid amid past scandals
Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general following a House Ethics Committee report accusing him of sexual misconduct and drug use, said he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Matt Gaetz Confirms Rumors He's Considering Running for Florida Governor: 'Lots of Florida Republicans Would Be Pretty Excited'
On One America News Network's "The Matt Gaetz Show," the former U.S. Congressman confirmed rumors that he is considering running for Florida governor.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz Considering Governor Run, He Says
Gaetz was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over alleged illicit drug use and of having sex with an underage 17-year-old girl. While he has denied wrongdoing, the
Matt Gaetz mulls Florida gubernatorial bid
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has indicated that he is mulling the possibility of mounting a Florida gubernatorial bid.
Matt Gaetz 'Starting To Think About' Running For Florida Governor
The former congressman, who was the subject of a federal investigation and a congressional ethics probe, said he has "a compelling vision for the state."
Gaetz ‘starting to think’ about Florida governor run with ‘compelling’ vision
"If I run, I would be the most pro-consumer candidate on the Republican side,” Gaetz said, vowing to pray and speak to his wife before making a decision.
Matt Gaetz Mocked After House Applauds Fact He Won't Return to Congress
House members applauded an official announcement on Friday that former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz will not return ...
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Did Donald Trump want Matt Gaetz to be the next attorney general, or was the very notion a ruse?
Why did President-elect Donald Trump pick then Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the next attorney general back in November? Gaetz, a ...
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Matt Gaetz Isn’t Done Causing us Pain After All
Marjorie Taylor Greene is unsurprisingly feeling empowered by Trump’s plan to change the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the “Gulf ...
Matt Gaetz Says He May Run for Florida Governor Weeks After Bombshell Ethics Report Alleged He Bought Sex with a Minor
The former congressman's comments come weeks after the House Ethics Committee released a bombshell report claiming he paid ...
Gaetz declares ‘resistance is now futile’ after Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for speaker — but Massie, others remain unmoved
Former firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz, who instigated the House GOP toppling of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy last year, declared ...
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Debra Saunders: Did Donald Trump want Matt Gaetz as attorney general, or was it a ruse?
In short order, Gaetz bowed out of the running and Trump named his second choice, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who seems likely to win confirmation in the Senate.
Missing From House Check-In: Matt Gaetz
Member-elect Matt Gaetz of Florida was absent from roll call because he resigned before the end of the last Congress. In ...
House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress
The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his ...
Maddow Blog | After the Matt Gaetz fiasco, some accountability is in order
The Gaetz scandal isn’t just about Gaetz. It’s also about those who thought it’d be sensible to elevate the Republican to the ...
Donald Trump Jr. Lands in Greenland with President-elect's Key Allies
President-elect Trump called into a lunch that his son, Charlie Kirk and Gor Sergio attended in Nuuk, Greenland's capital city.