“I was surprised seeing a sitting member of Congress hosting a network show,” a source who works at Newsmax told Mediaite. “Worst idea I’ve heard in a long time.”
Rep. Matt Gaetz Guest-Hosts on Newsmax, Network Insider Calls It the ‘Worst Idea I’ve Heard in a Long Time’
". . .Gaetz’s brief hosting gig came two years after Axios reported he was considering retiring from Congress to potentially take a job at Newsmax. The congressman had contacted the network seeking a job, but was rebuffed, according to Reuters. At the time, Gaetz was under federal investigation in a case involving the alleged sex trafficking of a minor. The Department of Justice ultimately did not pursue charges against the congressman.
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- In 2020, he began a primetime nightly news and opinion show on Newsmax, Greg Kelly Reports.
- Prior to that, Kelly was the co-host of Good Day New York on Fox 5 for almost a decade, reporting the news and interviewing notable figures from the world of politics, law enforcement, education and entertainment.
- Before hosting Good Day New York, Kelly was an anchor and correspondent for the Fox News Channel (FNC). Kelly joined FNC in 2002 and went on to serve as a White House correspondent from 2005-2007. He has also covered the war in Iraq extensively, including four long-term assignments in Baghdad.
- During the 2003 invasion, he was embedded with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade. He was the first television reporter to deliver live pictures of U.S. forces infiltrating Baghdad, as well as exclusive reports of the storming of Saddam Hussein’s presidential palace.
- Before joining FNC, Kelly was a reporter for New York 1 News, where he covered New York City politics and the September 11th attacks.
- He started his career in journalism as an anchor and reporter for News Channel 34, the ABC affiliate in Binghamton, New York.
Prior to this, Kelly spent nine years as an attack pilot in the United States Marine Corps. He specialized in flying the AV-8B Harrier jet. During his military service he amassed 158 aircraft carrier landings and flew over Iraq in Operation Southern Watch, enforcing the United Nations imposed “No-Fly Zone.” A licensed commercial pilot, he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves.
Kelly is a graduate of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
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Matt Gaetz Spars with Chip Roy Over Trump-DeSantis Feud During Newsmax Guest Hosting Gig: ‘I Don’t Know, Man’
Rep. Matt Gaetz guest-hosted Greg Kelly Reports on Newsmax Friday night, where he interviewed his Republican colleague, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX).
The two lawmakers discuss the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Gaetz supports former President Donald Trump while Roy is backing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Gaetz began by asking Roy about DeSantis’ presidential announcement on Wednesday in a Twitter Spaces event that was marred by technical difficulties.
Roy rattled off a series of complaints about the state of the country, and said one reason he prefers DeSantis is because he would be able to serve eight years as opposed to Trump’s four, since the latter has already served one term.
“I frankly want somebody who will be there for eight years,” the Texan said. “I want somebody who can actually go take on the entirety of this administrative state for a full eight-year term. In terms of the launch, look Governor DeSantis in the Twitter Spaces was taking on the corporate establishment, the corporate media establishment, which Newsmax which you’re on right now, which I’m on right now is a part of taking on.”
- Gaetz followed up by asking if Roy is concerned about the alleged alignment of “globalist” interests behind DeSantis.
“Does it worry you that a lot of the billionaire donors who supported Jeb Bush, who often embraced the globalist policies of the uniparty?” he asked. “Does Ron DeSantis’ alliance and adherence to some of their worldviews concern you as a pretty staunch fighter for the populist vision that we have for the country?”
Roy scoffed at the idea.
“You and I both know that the support comes from the people, that none of that stuff is gonna matter in Iowa when you go around and you’re shaking hands in you know, a coffee shop or a diner in Iowa or New Hampshire,” he said. “And I know Governor DeSantis has already been there. He’ll be there next week. That’s where you win the minds and the hearts of voters.”
- Roy then accused Trump of cutting “a lousy deal with Paul Ryan on a crappy immigration bill.”
“I think that people are gonna judge Trump by the results,” Gaetz replied. “He was able to successfully put downward pressure on the illegal immigration that is destroying Texas, really destroying the entire country.”
- Gaetz then asked that given Trump’s large lead over DeSantis and the rest of the GOP field, which early caucus or primary states DeSantis has a chance of winning.
“If Ron DeSantis doesn’t win Iowa, doesn’t win New Hampshire, what’s the first state he wins?” the guest host inquired.
“I think he’s gonna do very well in Iowa,” Roy replied. “I think he’ll do very well in New Hampshire. And frankly, I think he might do very well in South Carolina, particularly if the South Carolinians see the futility of their mission in terms of Governor Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott.”
“I don’t know, man,” Gaetz said. “I think President Trump has a pretty high floor. And the shade you throw at the viability of the South Carolinians is noted.”
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‘Your Wife Would Be One of Your Jurors’: Matt Gaetz Asks Texas AG Facing Impeachment About Chances of Senate Acquittal
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday whether his chances of fighting removal from office would be better in the Texas Senate, where his wife Angela Paxton would be one of the jurors in his impeachment trial.
The Republican-led Texas House General Investigating Committee recommended that Paxton be impeached on Thursday and accused the Attorney General of abusing his power to aid a donor and of misusing funds. The decision prompted uproar among conservative Republicans, including Donald Trump Jr., who defended Paxton and called the impeachment “a disgrace” and a “RINO/Dem led witch hunt.”
- Gaetz interviewed Paxton as the guest host of Newsmax’s Greg Kelly Reports on Friday, and questioned the Attorney General about his possible impeachment.
After Paxton indicated he was not confident about his chances in the Texas House, Gaetz asked, “So what about the Senate?”
“If you are not confident about the results in the House, potentially there would be a trial in the Senate. I believe your wife would be one of your jurors,” Gaetz pointed out. “You think over there you would fare better?”
Paxton replied:
Look, I have a lot more confidence in the Senate. Lieutenant Governor is a great Republican, he’s done a good job trying to get legislation out this session. Unfortunately, the House… the speaker has killed much of our great legislation and now they’re wasting time on this instead of passing some of the great legislation from the Senate. So, yes, I mean I… there’s always issues when you’re in politics because not every Republican is conservative, and some of the more moderate senators may not be supportive as well, and that’s okay.
“I at least feel like we’ll have a fair shot to present evidence and expose the lies of the House,” he concluded.
Watch above via Newsmax.
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Newsmax host calls Trump's phone call with Georgia's secretary of state “perfect”
Greg Kelly: “If you listened to it, it’s totally fine. Remember, he said the phone call with the Ukraine President was perfect? It was, and so is this”
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From the January 4, 2021, edition of Newsmax' Greg Kelly Reports
GREG KELLY (HOST): Alright folks -- oh by the way, you may have heard the audio tape of Donald Trump on the phone with those election officials.
The Fake News has lost its mind about that. "Oh, he should be impeached all over again." It's ridiculous.
If you listened to it, it's totally fine. Remember, he said the phone call with the Ukraine President was perfect? It was, and so is this. They are so bad, so bad and trying to make this an issue.
But the poor guy, so much of this stuff he's got to fight himself. I know he's got trusted lieutenants down there, but probably not enough.
And there he is on the phone, with those two Georgia officials for an hour. Those guys come off as timid, queer bureaucrats in my opinion.
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