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Is Florida congressman Matt Gaetz going to Newsmax?

John Fea   |  March 30, 2021

I’ve always thought he was more suited to be an opinion host on right-wing cable than a congressman. Here is Axios:

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has privately told confidants he’s seriously considering not seeking re-election and possibly leaving Congress early for a job at Newsmax, three sources with direct knowledge of the talks tell Axios.

Why it matters: Gaetz is a provocative figure on the right who’s attracted attention by being a fierce defender of former President Trump. The Republican also represents a politically potent district on the Florida panhandle.

What we’re hearing: Gaetz has told some of his allies he’s interested in becoming a media personality, and floated taking a role at Newsmax.

  • One of the sources said Gaetz has had early conversations with the network about what a position could look like.

The backdrop: Many Republicans turned to the network after Fox News called Arizona early for President Biden.

  • Some critics now say Fox is not conservative enough for their tastes, providing an opening for Newsmax and the One America News Network (OANN).
  • Gaetz has previously toyed with the idea of running for higher office.

Read the rest here.

UPDATE: (9:22pm): It appears there may be a reason why Gaetz is considering an early retirement.

Filed Under: Way of Improvement Tagged With: cable news, Congress, Florida, House of Representatives, Matt Gaetz, Newsmax, Trumpism

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