Hello, Friends —
I hope everyone is able to enjoy time with loved ones this Easter. During this time of renewal, we are rejuvenated by faith and relationships. It's truly an honor to serve on behalf of Northwest Floridians in Congress. Happy Easter from Ginger and me!
CONGRESSMAN GAETZ GOES ON INGRAHAM ANGLE: "TRUMP WILL FIGHT BACK!"
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On Tuesday, Rep. Brian Mast and I joined Laura Ingraham on the The Ingraham Angle to discuss the unprecedented arraignment of President Trump after he was indicted by Soros-funded Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
After speaking with President Trump this week, I noticed he has a renewed sense of focus. He knows that if he doesn't stand and fight, the American people are next on the menu for a corrupt system that has been weaponized and become dangerous to our country.
Before this sham indictment, America had moral authority throughout the world to be able to push back against despots and dictators that would jail their political rivals and their predecessors. Now America has entered a new era, a diminished one that President Trump deeply regrets for the sake of our country. However, just like he did during his term as president, President Trump is ready to fight back and bring about real change for the American people!
FIREBRAND EP. 96: REP. GAETZ REACTS TO TRUMP INDICTMENT ALONGSIDE GAVIN WAX!
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I was joined on Firebrand by Gavin Wax, the president of the New York Young Republican Club (NYYRC), to discuss what transpired in Manhattan while President Trump was there for his arraignment. As a display of solidarity for the former president, the NYYRC organized a peaceful rally outside the court in New York City. Despite warnings of possible violence from the local authorities, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, the gathering turned out to be a reasonably calm protest. In addition, we discuss Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney.
In addition, we discussed Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney. Mr. Bragg has stitched together an indictment that is legal foolishness. However, this is expected from someone who has a terrible track record as district attorney. One has to wonder if Mr. Bragg has ulterior motives for going after President Trump. Alvin Bragg was a nobody 20 minutes ago, and now he's this internationally known name because he's taken this action against our country.
During this episode, I also discussed the Speaker’s election and the objectives of the group of members who participated in the contest in a non-traditional way. The Heritage Foundation recently put together a terrific short film on what we were fighting for and how we were choosing to lower our shoulders and weigh in. Remember, our focus is on borders and budgets, and bureaucrats. But if we do not use the tools we obtained from the Speaker’s contest to force change, then we have achieved nothing from it. We'll have those flash points coming up on the debt limit, government funding, and major border legislation. We will be there to hold the House of Representatives accountable.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
CONGRESSMAN GAETZ ATTENDS NAVY LEAGUE BREAKFAST!
On Thursday, I had the privilege to attend the Navy League's Enlisted Recognition Breakfast in Pensacola. I am honored to have been able to recognize 24 enlisted service members who have distinguished themselves within their duties and beyond through volunteer community service. I am grateful for everything our service men and women do for our community and our country!
REP. GAETZ TO HOST 2023 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
I am pleased to announce I will be holding the 2023 Congressional Art Competition this upcoming spring! I encourage all Northwest Florida High School students to participate in this year's competition.
The Congressional Art Competition Commencement will be held on Saturday, April 29th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at The Artel Gallery: 223 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL. I will be there to announce the winners!
Please contact my District Office at 850.479.1183 if you have any questions about this event. We look forward to seeing all of the artwork that students have worked so hard on!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CONGRESSMAN GAETZ'S ANNUAL ACADEMY NIGHT
The 2023 Academy Night has been moved to Monday, May 1st! The Academy Night is an opportunity for high school students to speak directly to me and Service Academy representatives to learn more about the process for granting admission to the U.S. Service Academies and receiving a Congressional Nomination.
Academy Night will be hosted at Pace High School (4065 Norris Road, Pace, FL) from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
All high school students, JROTC groups, parents, principals, and educators are invited to attend this event to learn about entry to the U.S. Service Academies. I look forward to meeting all of you!
To RSVP: Visit GaetzAcademy2023.eventbrite.com
For questions, contact Austin Bury at [email protected] or call my District Office at 850.479.1183 with any questions you may have.
GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Timcast News — April 5, 2023
Trump Calls on Congress to Defund the FBI and DOJ, Says Democrats Have 'Weaponized' Law Enforcement
"During is speech at 2023’s Conservative Political Action Conference, Rep. Gaetz asserted that 'We either get this government back on our side or we defund and get rid of, abolish the FBI, the CDC, ATF, DOJ, every last one of them if they do not come to heel.'”
Daily Mail — April 3, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Gaetz demands FBI agent who 'suppressed' Hunter Biden probe's 'girlfriend' preserve records - after her tweets suggested she had inside information on whistleblowers who reported him
"Rep. Matt Gaetz has sent letters to both Twitter and the rumored girlfriend of former special agent Timothy Thibault after the woman suggested she had insider information on whistleblowers who claimed Thibault tried to do away with the Hunter Biden laptop investigation."
The Blaze — April 5, 2023
Matt Gaetz personally confronts Gen. Milley with evidence of drag queen events on military bases after Milley said he was 'unaware' of them
"Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley responded to the claims by Gaetz by saying he was 'unaware' of any such events, according to Gaetz's office, but committed to ending the events on military property if the claims were true."
Headline USA — April 4, 2023
Pentagon Study Reveals Recruitment Woes
"Despite what Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., described as a 'recruiting nightmare,' the DoD is hardly being pro-active in bringing back approximately 8,000 service members who were separated for declining the jab—or incentivizing them to reenlist."
WHAT WE'RE READING
The Washington Times — April 5, 2023
Felony elevations weaken Bragg’s case against Trump; DA vague on further crime
Fox News — April 6, 2023
Bragg violated Trump's 6th Amendment rights in refusing to disclose underlying crime: legal expert
The Daily Caller — April 6, 2023
‘At Least 40’ Undercover Informants Were Doing Surveillance On Jan. 6, Defense Lawyer Says
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