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Even though the House was not in session this week, a lot has been happening in Washington, including the confirmation of my colleague and friend John Ratcliffe as Director of National intelligence. Listen to my podcast, “Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz,” for a behind-the-scenes look into the latest news from the Washington swamp.
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GAETZ IN THE NEWS
Fox News — May 21, 2020
Gaetz shreds ex-Obama adviser over declassified email: ‘If lies were music, Susan Rice would be Mozart’
“House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., told Hannity Wednesday that former National Security Adviser Susan Rice’s now-declassified email to herself from Inauguration Day 2017 is highly incriminating. ‘If lies were music, Susan Rice would be Mozart,’ said Gaetz.”
Washington Times — May 20, 2020
Rep. Matt Gaetz predicts presidential pardon for Roger Stone following meeting with Trump
“Mr. Gaetz, Florida Republican, said during his “Hot Takes” podcast that he believes Mr. Trump will pardon Stone, the president’s longtime confidant and former campaign adviser, before he ever has to begin serving 40 months in prison for obstruction, perjury and witness tampering. ‘I would love to see President Trump pardon Roger Stone to ensure that Roger Stone does not spend one day in jail,’ Mr. Gaetz said during the episode.”
Pensacola News Journal — May 20, 2020
Eglin AFB commander calls for ‘safety pause’ after two aircraft crashes in four days
“Gaetz pushed back at any suggestion that the crashes pointed to any widespread problems with the two aircraft types. ‘My congressional team has reached out to Eglin Air Force Base to make sure that they have all the resources they need to conduct an investigation,’ Gaetz said. ‘These crashes are not, at this point, indicative of some major failure of the weapons systems’ (a reference to the two aircraft themselves, not solely to any weapons that may have been on board), Gaetz said.”
Washington Examiner — May 19, 2020
Democrat: Drones donated by Chinese company could create ‘national security crisis’ within a health crisis
“Gaetz, in particular, has been outspoken in his criticism of the drones. Last month, the Florida Republican called on the Justice Department to ground them. Gaetz also said the topic came up in conversations with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, himself a former Republican congressman, over the weekend at Camp David. ‘In my conversations with the chief of staff, Mark Meadows, I am comforted that the administration is aware of the threat posed by DJI and the dual-use drone technology,’ Gaetz said Monday on his podcast, ‘Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz.’”
Breitbart News — May 18, 2020
Gaetz: Biden ‘Not Allowed Out of the Basement Because He Would Not Be Able to Find His Way Home’
“Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) downplayed the possibility that presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden could be replaced before his party’s nominating convention. However, he had questions about Biden’s “capacity,” particularly given his willingness to remain in the basement of his home throughout this stage of the campaign.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
The Intercept — May 18, 2020
Ben Smith’s NYT Critique of Ronan Farrow Describes a Toxic, Corrosive, and Still-Vibrant Trump-Era Pathology: “Resistance Journalism”
The Resurgent — May 20, 2020
Florida’s Governor Deserves an Apology From the National Press
National Review — May 20, 2020
Where Does Ron DeSantis Go to Get His Apology?
Just the News — May 18, 2020
Tables turned on Mueller prosecutors: Ten actions ripe for scrutiny
National Post — May 20, 2020
Republican-led U.S. Senate panel backs subpoena in Hunter Biden probe
The Federalist — May 22, 2020
Coronavirus Shutdowns Could Mean Millions More Homeschoolers
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