{"id":2378605,"date":"2024-12-10T15:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T20:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-couldnt-be-more-thrilled-matt-gaetz-announces-hes-beginning-a-brand-new-career-in-media\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T15:57:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T20:57:32","slug":"i-couldnt-be-more-thrilled-matt-gaetz-announces-hes-beginning-a-brand-new-career-in-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-couldnt-be-more-thrilled-matt-gaetz-announces-hes-beginning-a-brand-new-career-in-media\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I Couldn&#8217;t Be More Thrilled&#8217;: Matt Gaetz Announces He&#8217;s Beginning a Brand New Career in Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/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%2Fi-couldnt-be-more-thrilled-matt-gaetz-announces-hes-beginning-a-brand-new-career-in-media%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=2378605&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--><p>Former GOP Congressman\u200c Matt Gaetz is set to launch\u2063 a new television program \u200dtitled &#8220;The Matt Gaetz Show&#8221; on the One America News \u200cNetwork (OAN) starting in January,airing weekdays at 9 p.m. ET. \u2062OAN describes Gaetz as \u200ca\u2062 champion of conservative values and a defender of \u200dthe\u200c America-first agenda during his \u2062time in Congress, where he served on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/last-watergate-baby-sen-leahy-81-likely-seeking-9th-term\/\" title=\"Last &#039;Watergate Baby&#039; Sen. Leahy, 81, Likely Seeking 9th Term\">key committees<\/a> and closely supported former President Donald Trump. Alongside his \u200cshow, Gaetz will \u2064also participate \u2062in a weekly podcast with \u2064Dan Ball, the \u200chost \u200bof &#8220;Real America with Dan Ball.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In \u200da statement, Gaetz expressed enthusiasm for \u2064joining OAN, commending its approach\u200c to \u2063media that includes various modern \u200dplatforms.He will not return to the House of Representatives for the next Congress and had previously withdrawn \u2064from \u2064consideration for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-ag-barr-authorizes-federal-prosecutors-to-pursue-substantial-allegations-of-voting-irregularities-before-2020-election-is-certified\/\" title=\"BREAKING: AG Barr Authorizes Federal Prosecutors to Pursue &quot;Substantial Allegations&quot; of Voting Irregularities Before 2020 Election is Certified\">attorney general<\/a> position, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">citing political motives<\/a> behind the delay in his confirmation.\u200b Gaetz indicated that\u200d he will remain active in political discourse from his new \u2062role at\u2063 OAN, suggesting plans to continue\u200b his advocacy from \u200cthis platform.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz announced on Tuesday that he will be hosting a new program on One America News television network.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/press-release\/oan-super-charges-its-prime-time-lineup-with-powerhouse-matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>, OAN said, &ldquo;The Matt Gaetz Show&rdquo; will air weekdays at 9 p.m. ET starting in January.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Matt Gaetz has earned a reputation as a relentless champion of conservative values, taking on entrenched Washington bureaucrats and exposing government overreach,&rdquo; the network stated.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While serving on key committees including the House Judiciary and Armed Services Committees, Gaetz was a leading voice in defending President Donald Trump and advocating for an unapologetic America-first agenda. His knack for connecting with grassroots Americans and shaking up the status quo makes him a dynamic and timely addition to OAN&rsquo;s team.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-will-not-trumps-next-attorney-general-former-representative-makes-stunning-decision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaetz<\/a> said in a statement, &ldquo;OAN is blazing a trail in media, embracing not just traditional news but the platforms where Americans are going &mdash; streaming, apps, podcasts, and social media. I couldn&rsquo;t be more thrilled to join OAN&rsquo;s forward-thinking team and be part of this revolutionary expansion.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I am so excited to be part of the One America News family! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J2x3eDZhWm\">https:\/\/t.co\/J2x3eDZhWm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Former Congressman Matt Gaetz (@FmrRepMattGaetz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FmrRepMattGaetz\/status\/1866498038036103342?\">December 10, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In addition to his television program, Gaetz will also be part of a weekly podcast with Dan Ball, OAN&rsquo;s host of &ldquo;Real America with Dan Ball.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ball said regarding the former congressman&rsquo;s new position, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been big fans of Matt Gaetz from day one. We admire his leadership and authenticity, and we&rsquo;re confident he&rsquo;ll really connect with our viewers. It&rsquo;s an exciting partnership that&rsquo;s going to take OAN to the next level.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Charles Herring, president of OAN, concurred, saying, &ldquo;Matt is a remarkable talent and a principled leader. His insider access to America&rsquo;s top policymakers and unwavering dedication to America-first values will bring unparalleled insight and exclusive content to OAN viewers.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Gaetz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ax-grind-matt-gaetz-speaks-rough-process-led-withdraw-ag-consideration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">withdrew<\/a> his name from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-cornyn-signals-his-intent-to-sabotage-trump-cabinet-pick\/\" title=\"John Cornyn Signals His Intent To Sabotage Trump Cabinet Pick\">attorney general confirmation process<\/a> after it appeared doubtful that he could garner the support that he needed in the Senate to be approved.<\/p>\n<p>He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ax-grind-matt-gaetz-speaks-rough-process-led-withdraw-ag-consideration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a> Real America&rsquo;s Voice host Charlie Kirk at the time, &ldquo;I was dealing with a politically motivated body. They didn&rsquo;t like me because of what I did to Kevin McCarthy.&rdquo; Gaetz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-goes-off-speaking-media-kevin-mccarthy-ousting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spearheaded<\/a> the effort to have McCarthy removed as speaker in the fall of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And they had an ax to grind. So that was going to serve as at least enough of a basis to delay my confirmation as attorney general,&rdquo; Gaetz added.<\/p>\n<p>The America First firebrand also revealed to Kirk that he will not be seeking to return to the House to serve in the next Congress in January. When Gaetz resigned his seat, it was from the current 118th Congress.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">JUST IN: Matt Gaetz tells Charlie Kirk that he does *not* intend on joining the 119th Congress, hints he has other plans &ldquo;from a new perch.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The statement comes after Gaetz withdrew his name from the AG nomination.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m still going to be in the fight, but it&rsquo;s going to be from&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CU7ipJvSWl\">pic.twitter.com\/CU7ipJvSWl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CollinRugg\/status\/1860011557968617736?\">November 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m still going to be in the fight,&rdquo; Gaetz said, &ldquo;but it&rsquo;s going to be from a new perch. 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According to OAN&#8217;s announcement, &#8220;The Matt Gaetz Show&#8221; is set to premiere weekdays at 9 p.m. ET in January. The network praised Gaetz as a strong advocate for conservative principles, known for challenging established Washington officials and highlighting government overreach. During his tenure on important committees like the House Judiciary and Armed Services Committees, he was a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and an advocate for an America-first agenda. Gaetz expressed enthusiasm about joining OAN, noting its innovative approach to media across various platforms such as streaming and social media. In addition to his show, he will co-host a weekly podcast with Dan Ball from OAN&#8217;s &#8220;Real America.&#8221; Ball commended Gaetz\u2019s leadership and authenticity, anticipating that their collaboration would enhance OAN&#8217;s offerings. Charles Herring, president of OAN, echoed this sentiment by highlighting Gaetz\u2019s unique insights into U.S. policymaking due to his experience in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Gaetz withdrew from consideration for the attorney general position after realizing he lacked sufficient Senate support due to political tensions stemming from his role in removing Kevin McCarthy as speaker in fall 2023. He also announced that he does not plan to return to the House for the next Congress but will continue advocating from his new role at OAN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2378606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Matt-Gaetz.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[39001,7909,32688,46535,46536],"class_list":["post-2378605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-career-change","tag-excitement","tag-matt-gaetz","tag-media-career","tag-news-announcement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Matt-Gaetz.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378605","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2378605"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2378609,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378605\/revisions\/2378609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2378606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2378605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2378605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2378605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}