Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has a found an outlet for his sharp tongue and yearning for the limelight: far-right broadcaster One America News Network.
The former lawmaker from Florida's Panhandle and MAGA provocateur will soon host his own hourlong political talk show on OAN, which heavily supports President-elect Donald Trump.
OAN promoted the show in a series of graphics on Tuesday and called Gaetz a "powerhouse" in a release, describing the hire as a "mega MAGA investment" that will air weeknights at 9 p.m.
It is yet another high-profile, public platform for Gaetz, a firebrand Republican who made no shortage of enemies in the House before President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to nominate him to be attorney general. Gaetz immediately resigned from the House after Trump's announcement, a move that also came just before the House Ethics Committee planned to meet regarding a probe into allegations against him regarding illegal drug use and sex with a 17-year-old.
Gaetz has consistently denied the allegations and a Department of Justice investigation into him resulted in no charges. But the accusations quickly dogged his confirmation process, prompting him to drop out of consideration one week after Trump first announced plans to nominate him. The early withdrawal precluded what would have been a deeply personal and brutal confirmation hearing.
At OAN, Gaetz will also co-host a video podcast with Dan Ball, host of "Real America with Dan Ball," that the network said would feature "unfiltered conversations" for Gen Z, Millennials and early Gen Xers.
Gaetz praised the network in a statement for embracing platforms like streaming, apps, podcasts and social media, which he called places "where Americans are going." Trump during his 2024 run similarly embraced alternative media sources to reach voters.
CNN first reported that Gaetz would be an OAN anchor. The network is among the outlets that pushed groundless stories about the 2020 election saying vote tallies in swing states were rigged against Trump.
The stories resulted in now-settled lawsuits from voting technology companies Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems.
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Gaetz on OAN? That's like putting a match to a gasoline-soaked flag of integrity. But hey, at least he'll keep the MAGA crowd entertained with his 'tales of righteousness' while the rest of us deal with the real issues like, you know, not being able to afford healthcare or a decent life because the rich keep getting richer. And let's not forget, OAN was all about those sweet election fraud lies. How fitting.
you think this is about entertainment? This is about spreading more misinformation, more hate, and more division. Gaetz was too toxic for the House, so now he's poisoning the airwaves. OAN and Gaetz are perfect for each other because they've both been caught with their pants down on facts. We’re talking about a network that got sued for spreading lies about election fraud. Now they’ve got Gaetz, who dodged a bullet with his own scandal, to keep the narrative going. This is dangerous for democracy.
You all miss the point. Gaetz joining OAN is just another sign of how the establishment is trying to control the narrative. They couldn't control him in Congress, so they push him to media where he can be more easily discredited by the mainstream. But this gives him a platform to speak truth to power, away from the corrupt influences of Capitol Hill. What about the allegations? They're just tools used to silence dissent
Gaetz on OAN is about giving a voice to the silent majority that the liberal media ignores. This isn't about misinformation; it's about challenging the status quo. The media has been biased against Trump and his supporters from day one. Gaetz might be controversial, but he's also a truth-teller in a swamp of lies. And the lawsuits? Just attempts to silence conservative voices
This is capitalism at its worst. Gaetz fails as a politician and gets a media gig where he can continue to push the interests of the elite under the guise of 'fighting the establishment.' OAN doesn't care about truth; they care about ratings and keeping their audience scared and angry. This is all about profit, not politics or truth.
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