{"id":2395382,"date":"2025-01-26T18:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T23:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-launching-podcast-in-latest-post-congress-career-move-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-01-26T18:38:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T23:38:36","slug":"gaetz-launching-podcast-in-latest-post-congress-career-move-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-launching-podcast-in-latest-post-congress-career-move-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaetz launching podcast in latest post-Congress career move &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fgaetz-launching-podcast-in-latest-post-congress-career-move-washington-examiner%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=2395382&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 Florida Congressman Matt\u200c Gaetz is launching a new podcast titled *Over the\u200b Line with Matt Gaetz*. The \u2064podcast aims too\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">explore topics related<\/a> to culture, entertainment, and politics, reflecting \u2064on\u200b gaetz&#8217;s experience in Congress and his connections to high-profile figures, including former President Donald Trump. Gaetz has described the podcast as a platform for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-randomly-makes-up-story-about-being-born-in-same-hospital-his-grandfather-died-at-weeks-prior\/\" title=\"Biden Randomly Makes Up Story About Being Born in Same Hospital His Grandfather Died at Weeks Prior\">engaging discussions<\/a> with friends in various fields. despite legal scrutiny from a House Ethics Committee report regarding allegations of sexual\u200b misconduct and drug\u2064 use, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-promises-new-america-first-rallies-in-face-of-multiple-cancellations\/\" title=\"Gaetz Promises New \u2018America First\u2019 Rallies In Face Of Multiple Cancellations\">gaetz continues<\/a> to navigate his post-Congress career by\u200d also hinting at a possible run for Governor of Florida in 2026. He emphasizes that he\u200c and his family will consider this potential candidacy in due time.  <\/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\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gaetz launching podcast in latest post-Congress career move<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1949493\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former Florida Republican Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Matt Gaetz<\/a> is pursuing another media endeavor after his time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Congress<\/a>, this time a podcast discussing culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">entertainment<\/a>, and politics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Gaetz unveiled his new podcast, <em>Over the Line with Matt Gaetz<\/em>, on X, joking that he has been told throughout his life that he sometimes goes &ldquo;over the line.&rdquo; The former firebrand lawmaker detailed his time in Congress while also citing how he was President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> first pick for attorney general, a position Gaetz called &ldquo;the top cop in the world.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But now, I&rsquo;m bringing my friends together in art, culture, entertainment, news, politics, and we&rsquo;re going to let you know what&rsquo;s happening next,&rdquo; Gaetz said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fraud-alert-analysis-of-3000-counties-reveals-joe-biden-received-5-6-more-votes-in-counties-using-dominion-voting-machines\/\" title=\"FRAUD ALERT: Analysis of 3,000 Counties Reveals Joe Biden Received 5.6% More Votes in Counties Using Dominion Voting Machines\">video posted<\/a> to X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tune in to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClubRandom_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ClubRandom_<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/billmaher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@billmaher<\/a> in moments. <\/p>\n<p>We have a WILD discussion. If you like it&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>I&rsquo;m going OVER THE LINE with a new podcast project featuring guests like Bill and many others from entertainment, culture, news, politics and global affairs. <\/p>\n<p>Subscribe &amp; Enjoy&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o9ID67PGtQ\">pic.twitter.com\/o9ID67PGtQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mattgaetz\/status\/1883602562475323618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3229931\/matt-gaetz-resignation-congress-replacement-florida-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gaetz resigned from Congress<\/a> shortly after Trump nominated him for U.S. attorney general, though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3237670\/matt-gaetz-withdraws-attorney-general-nomination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">he withdrew his name from consideration shortly after<\/a>, prompting Trump to nominate Pam Bondi instead. Since then, Gaetz started his own show on One America News titled <em>The Matt Gaetz Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In December, the House Ethics Committee released a report on Gaetz following four years of investigating allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and use of illicit drugs, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3267103\/gaetz-ethics-report-substantial-evidence-paid-sex-drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the report citing &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-fraud-case-heads-to-court-again-after-pretrial-setbacks-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"George Santos fraud case heads to court again after pretrial setbacks - Washington Examiner\">substantial evidence&#038;rdquo<\/a>;<\/a> he paid for sex with a minor and the drugs. However, the office of Florida&rsquo;s attorney general indicated that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3269804\/matt-gaetz-charges-florida-house-ethics-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">any state charges would have to be pursued by local law enforcement<\/a> in the &ldquo;appropriate jurisdiction.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond starting a new podcast and hosting a show on OANN, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3280689\/gaetz-starting-think-florida-governor-run-compelling-vision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gaetz has also hinted at running for Florida governor in 2026<\/a>, as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is term-limited. Gaetz said he and his family will &ldquo;think and pray&rdquo; about this possibility, adding that <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OANN\/status\/1877177220558463079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">they have &ldquo;plenty of time&rdquo; to come to a decision<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Besides Gaetz, another name many consider to succeed DeSantis in the governor&rsquo;s mansion is Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3282193\/byron-donalds-pollster-florida-2026-gubernatorial-speculation-grows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">who hired pollster Tony Fabrizio<\/a> and his firm, <a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/714667-byron-donalds-brings-tony-fabrizios-firm-into-campaign-operation\/\">Fabrizio, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/714667-byron-donalds-brings-tony-fabrizios-firm-into-campaign-operation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lee <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/floridapolitics.com\/archives\/714667-byron-donalds-brings-tony-fabrizios-firm-into-campaign-operation\/\">&amp; Associates<\/a>, earlier this month. Fabrizio previously worked as a pollster for Trump in his 2016 campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1949493\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1949493\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gaetz starts podcast on culture, entertainment, and politics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2395383,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gaetz-Over-the-Line-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[49241,3624,11319,49240],"class_list":["post-2395382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-career-move","tag-gaetz","tag-podcast","tag-post-congress"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gaetz-Over-the-Line-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2395382","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\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2395382"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2395382\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2395386,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2395382\/revisions\/2395386"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2395383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2395382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2395382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2395382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}