Matt Gaetz Joins Right-Wing Network OAN as Anchor After Bowing Out as Trump’s Attorney General Pick

As a seasoned film enthusiast with a knack for spotting the next big thing in the world of media, I must say that Matt Gaetz’s new venture into the realm of right-wing broadcasting is intriguing, to say the least. With his colorful past and unwavering political stance, it seems he’s found a perfect fit with One American News (OAN), an outlet that has carved its niche as the most extreme of the pro-Trump news networks.

Matt Gaetz, the previous Republican representative in Congress who recently pulled out from President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination for the position of U.S. Attorney General, has secured a new role: he will be hosting a nightly program on conservative broadcasting network One America News.

On Tuesdays announcement, it was revealed that Matt Gaetz will debut on the network’s prime-time schedule starting in January, hosting “The Matt Gaetz Show.” Airing every weeknight at 9 p.m. Eastern Time / 6 p.m. Pacific Time.

Gaetz expressed his excitement in a statement, saying, “OAN is leading the way in media by not only focusing on traditional news but also venturing into areas where people are consuming content – streaming services, apps, podcasts, and social media. I’m overjoyed to be joining OAN’s innovative team and contribute to this groundbreaking growth.

From 2017 until his resignation in 2024, Matt Gaetz served as the U.S. representative for Florida’s first congressional district. However, Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general on a certain date. On November 21st, Gaetz withdrew from contention for the AG position, following a report by The New York Times that federal investigators had uncovered evidence of payments connected to drug-fueled sex parties between 2017 and 2020, made by Gaetz and his associates. The House Ethics Committee was scheduled to discuss releasing a report on their investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use against Gaetz on November 22nd; this discussion was postponed after Gaetz resigned from Congress. Gaetz has consistently denied these accusations.

In addition to his prime-time show on OAN, Gaetz will team up with Dan Ball, host of “Real America With Dan Ball,” to co-host a weekly podcast starting in January. As stated by OAN, this podcast aims to provide unique viewpoints and candid discussions that cater particularly to Millennials, late Gen Z, and early Gen Xers.

From the start, we’ve been strong supporters of Matt Gaetz. We appreciate his leadership qualities and genuine approach, and we believe he will resonate well with our audience. This collaboration promises to elevate OAN to greater heights.

As reported by CNN, which announced Gaetz’s association with OAN, it is known that One America News (OAN) has become one of the most radical pro-Trump media outlets. According to this report, the relatively less-watched network frequently provides a platform for unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that align with Trump’s views. Furthermore, as CNN revealed, OAN collaborated closely with Russian operatives in creating a propaganda-style documentary during Trump’s first impeachment in 2019, concerning accusations that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political adversaries.

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2024-12-10 18:46