Matt Gaetz

2022 - 4 - 5

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Matt Gaetz Narrowly Avoids Being Called a “Smug Little Shit” in ... (Vanity Fair)

He spent a Tuesday hearing attacking General Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for the military supposedly being overrun by woke-ness.

To this Austin asked him, “Has it occurred to you has Russia has not overrun Ukraine because of what we’ve done? And maybe we would be better at them if the National Defense University worked a little more on strategy and a little less on wokeism.” I do think it’s important, actually, for those of us in uniform to be open-minded and be widely read…and it is important that we train and we understand.”

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Matt Gaetz blows up at defense secretary, accuses Lloyd Austin of ... (Salon)

The Florida firebrand firmly objected to the Pentagon's proposed budget "in the face of so many blown calls"

"You guys said that, that Russia would overrun Ukraine in 36 days, you said that the Taliban would be kept at bay for months". "How do you make that assessment?" "What do you mean we're behind in hypersonics?"

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin hits back at Matt Gaetz: 'I'm sorry ... (The Independent)

Mr Gaetz berated the retired four-star general about a lecture given by a guest speaker at the US National Defence University.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You told us that the Taliban couldn't immediately win. “Mr Secretary, you guys told us that Russia couldn't lose.

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Ron DeSantis' Office Delayed Release of Records of Matt Gaetz ... (Newsweek)

Halsey Beshears was reportedly named in a grand jury subpoena relating to a sex trafficking investigation.

This is not even a story, and it is frustrating to see your paper drag my name through the mud in order to smear the Governor." DBPR then sent the records to DeSantis' office for a "secondary" review. DeSantis, a Republican, appointed Beshears to serve as secretary of DBPR in January, 2019. Unknowingly violating the law is considered a noncriminal infraction and can entail a fine of up to $500. The outlet also reported that it did not appear DeSantis' office had made additional redactions. Gaetz has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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Matt Gaetz and defense secretary argue over US military capability ... (CNN)

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday's House Armed Services hearing after the Florida Republican ...

"Has it occurred to you that Russia has not overrun Ukraine because of what we've done and what our allies have done? How do you make that assessment?" "Oh no, I'm embarrassed for your leadership," Gaetz responded.

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Matt Gaetz Under Fire for Rant Against Military 'Wokeism' (Newsweek)

"As veterans, we'd like to say that Matt Gaetz is a total clown," said the progressive veterans group Common Defense.

"Matt Gaetz is a traitor who belongs in prison," Scott Dworkin of the Democratic Coalition tweeted. "Oh no, I'm embarrassed for your leadership," a visibly shaken Gaetz responded. Well, there are those that do real things for the country (Austin, a dedicated honorable officer and public servant), and clownish buffoons who have never done a hard day's work (Gaetz). Ahhh, democracy." Tuesday's exchange was followed by a wave of reactions on social media, including many from those slamming Gaetz for criticizing the military or pointing out that he had never served. Stay tuned," tweeted Democratic politician and retired U.S. Army Major Richard Ojeda. GOP talking points don't win battles or defend democracy."

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defends military against Matt ... (CBS News)

Austin and the congressman from Florida had a heated exchange during a congressional hearing Tuesday on Pentagon priorities.

They are focused and they spend 99% of their time focused on defending this country and developing additional capabilities that they will need to be successful on the battlefield," Austin said. "You guys said that Russia would overrun Ukraine in 36 days," Gaetz continued. Have you ever even thought about that?" In that same briefing in July, Austin promised the Defense Department "will be diverse, it will be inclusive and, you know, we're going to look like the country that we support and defend." "[U.S. service members] are smart. You totally blew those calls, and maybe we would be better at them if the National Defense University worked a little more on strategy and a little less on woke-ism."

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Biden hits back at Matt Gaetz over Ukraine questions: 'What the hell ... (The Independent)

President Joe Biden had some sharp words for Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, after the Republican tore into US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, ...

You told us that the Taliban couldn’t immediately win. “Mr Secretary, you guys told us that Russia couldn’t lose. “[Secretary Austin] basically looked at him and said, ‘What the hell do you think we’ve done?

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