{"id":2037331,"date":"2023-09-19T13:25:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T17:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-matt-gaetz-expected-to-leave-congress-soon-report\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T13:27:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T17:27:48","slug":"republican-matt-gaetz-expected-to-leave-congress-soon-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-matt-gaetz-expected-to-leave-congress-soon-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Matt Gaetz, Republican, to Depart Congress Soon."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-matt-gaetz-expected-to-leave-congress-soon-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2037331&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida Eyeing \u200bRun for Governor in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>According to reports, Republican Rep. Matt\u200b Gaetz of Florida\u2062 is planning to run \u200dfor governor of the state in 2026. While he has dismissed these reports as &#8220;clickbait,&#8221;\u200b he has not explicitly denied them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/donald-trump\/-100-matt-gaetz-widely-expected-run-florida-governor-rcna105629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a> revealed on Monday that Gaetz, a fourth-term congressman, is widely expected to launch a gubernatorial bid in his home \u200bstate in two years.<\/p>\n<p>Florida Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ron-desantis-fires-back-byron-donalds-says-gop-rep-siding-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ron\u2062 DeSantis<\/a>, who is currently \u2063the \u200cNo. 2 GOP presidential candidate for 2024, is in his second term and\u2063 is ineligible to run for a third term.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217; resounding re-election victory \u2062last fall \u200bhas solidified Florida as a Republican stronghold after \u200cyears of being a battleground state.<\/p>\n<p>NBC News reported that\u2064 Gaetz&#8217;s potential run \u2062for governor has become a major\u200c topic of discussion in political circles within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-handed-major-win-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the state<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cGaetz has long been considered on the shortlist of those who will \u200dtry\u200b to\u2062 seek the Republican nomination for governor, a field that is\u2062 expected \u200cto be crowded because \u2063the incumbent, Ron DeSantis, \u2064will be facing term limits,\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>the outlet said.\u2064 \u201cDeSantis is currently running\u200b for president but would \u200chave two years remaining in the governor\u2019s mansion if \u200bthat run falls\u2064 short.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to NBC\u2063 News, \u2064four individuals who attended an event in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/desantis-wont-rule-use-missile-systems-border-says-leave-bad-guys-stone-cold-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tallahassee<\/a> \u200bon Saturday claimed that Gaetz strongly hinted at his intention to run\u200b for governor.<\/p>\n<p>One person, described as a lobbyist, stated, &#8220;There was a lot of \u200ctalk about it at the reception last\u2062 night, and Gaetz \u2062was telling people to\u200c basically expect him\u2063 to be in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another individual said, &#8220;He&#8217;s 100 percent \u200bin&#8230; I think Gaetz is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-matt-gaetz-expected-to-leave-congress-soon-report\/\" title=\"Report: Matt Gaetz, Republican, to Depart Congress Soon.\">instant front-runner<\/a>, and \u200cfrom what I hear, he&#8217;s\u2063 already won the Trump primary,&#8221; implying \u2063that former President Donald Trump will endorse him.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the speculation surrounding a potential \u200dgubernatorial \u200cbid by \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/matt-gaetz-reports-about-running-for-governor-are-overblown-clickbait-2023-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insider<\/a>, Gaetz did not\u2062 rule out running but dismissed the NBC News story\u200c as &#8220;overblown clickbait.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Insider also reported that Gaetz claimed he had been relentlessly urged by dozens of state\u2064 lawmakers to run for governor.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Gaetz \u200dtook a swipe at \u200cRepublican Rep. \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/byron-donalds-takes-shot-host-view-dares-panel-invite-guest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Byron Donalds<\/a> of Florida, who is reportedly working on a resolution to prevent\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hardball-marjorie-taylor-greene-threatens-government-shutdown-unless-biden-impeachment-inquiry-vote-happens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a government \u2064shutdown<\/a> \u200dlater this month.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cI\u200c wasn\u2019t focused on \u200cany of \u200dthat [gubernatorial] talk, though,\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Gaetz said.\u2063 \u201cMy sole mission \u200cright now is\u2064 to kill the Donalds \u200dCR that funds Ukraine, \u2062Jack Smith,\u200d and a weaponized Biden government.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gaetz, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, has easily won re-election in Florida&#8217;s\u2063 1st \u200dCongressional District, which encompasses\u2064 a \u200csignificant portion of the state&#8217;s Panhandle.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/republican-matt-gaetz-expected-leave-congress-soon-report\/\">Republican Matt Gaetz Expected to\u2063 Leave Congress Soon: Report<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dHow would Matt Gaetz&#8217;s national profile and strong base of support within\u200c the Republican Party influence his candidacy for governor in 2026<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Stay tuned for a big announcement from him soon.&#8221;\u2063<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u200dthese reports,\u2064 Gaetz\u200d has denied any concrete\u200b plans\u200d for a gubernatorial \u200cbid in \u20632026.\u2062 He took to\u2062 Twitter to dismiss the rumors, calling them &#8220;clickbait&#8221; and stating that his focus \u200cis currently on serving his constituents in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>However, Gaetz&#8217;s potential run for governor will\u200c undoubtedly be closely watched \u200band\u2064 speculated upon, as he has gained national attention and a strong following among \u2064conservative Republicans. Known for his outspoken \u200dand controversial\u200b style, Gaetz has become a prominent\u200b figure within \u200cthe Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/actress-sarah-paulson-talks-finding-the-humanity-in-clinton-whistleblower-linda-tripp\/\" title=\"Actress Sarah Paulson Talks \u2018Finding The Humanity\u2019 In Clinton Whistleblower Linda Tripp\">current political landscape<\/a> \u2063in Florida, Gaetz&#8217;s bid for governor could\u200c be\u2063 met with both enthusiasm\u200d and skepticism. The\u2063 state has long been a critical battleground in\u200b presidential elections,\u200d and \u200da Republican stronghold in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>If Gaetz were to officially\u2062 announce his candidacy, he would likely face a highly competitive field, as other\u200b Republicans\u2063 vie for \u200bthe nomination. However, Gaetz&#8217;s strong base of support \u2062and national profile could give him \u200dan advantage in \u200cthe race.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, if Gaetz were to secure the Republican nomination, \u2064he would potentially face a \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grassroots-activists-stand-up-to-fight-michigan-dems-plot-to-take-over-elections-and-trans-the-kids\/\" title=\"Grassroots Activists Stand Up to Fight Michigan Dems\u2019 Plot to Take Over Elections and Trans the Kids\">tough general election<\/a> against \u200bthe \u2063Democratic candidate. Florida has seen an influx of new residents, including many from more liberal-leaning states, which could \u200dimpact the political landscape of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether Gaetz \u200bultimately decides to\u200c run for governor in 2026 \u2063or not,\u2062 his \u200dpotential candidacy has captured\u200b the\u2063 attention \u200dof both\u2064 political observers\u2062 and the \u200cpublic. It remains to be seen what the future\u2064 holds\u200c for Gaetz, but \u2064one thing\u2064 is certain &#8211; he is a force to be reckoned with in Florida \u200bpolitics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is reportedly considering a run for governor in 2026. Although he dismissed the reports as &#8220;clickbait,&#8221; he has not explicitly denied them. NBC News stated that the congressman, currently serving his fourth term, is anticipated to announce his bid for the governorship in his home state within two years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2006,"featured_media":2037332,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2037331","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2037331","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2006"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2037331"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2037331\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2037332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2037331"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2037331"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2037331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}