by Nicole Silverio
Former Florida Republican Matt Gaetz will join One America News Network’s (OAN) primetime show in January, the network announced Tuesday.
Gaetz will host his one-hour special “The Matt Gaetz Show” every weekend at 9 p.m. ET, According to in an OAN press release. The network hired the former congressman after he resigned and retired nomination to become Attorney General of the United States under the next administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
“Gaetz will complement OAN’s primetime offerings as the network enters a pivotal year in 2025, reaffirming its mission to deliver trusted, independent news and unfiltered commentary to audiences across the country,” the press release reads. “Matt Gaetz has built a reputation as a steadfast champion of conservative values, taking on entrenched Washington bureaucrats and exposing government overreach. Serving on key committees, including the House Judiciary and Armed Services Committee, Gaetz has been a leading voice in defending President Donald Trump and advocating for an unapologetic, America-first agenda. “His talent for connecting with the American people and disrupting the status quo makes him a dynamic and timely addition to the OAN team.”
Gaetz celebrated his future position by saying he “couldn’t be more thrilled” to be a part of the team.
“OAN is leading the way in media, covering not only traditional news but the platforms Americans use – streaming, apps, podcasts and social media. “I couldn’t be more excited to join the forward-thinking OAN team and be part of this revolutionary expansion,” Gaetz said in a press release.
Beginning in January, Gaetz will also co-host a soon-to-be-released podcast with OAN host Dan Ball to reach a younger audience, according to a press release.
Charles Herring, president of OAN, praised Gaetz as an “extraordinary talent and principled leader” who will provide viewers with “unparalleled insight,” according to a press release.
“Matt is an extraordinary talent and principled leader. His access to America’s most important policymakers and unwavering commitment to America’s most important values will provide OAN viewers with unparalleled knowledge and exclusive content. We are thrilled to welcome him to the OAN family,” Herring said.
Gaetz, who joined Congress in January 2017, resigned from his seat on November 13 after Trump’s nomination to be the next attorney general. The House Ethics Committee, which investigated allegations of Gaetz’s sexual misconduct and illegal drug utilize, decided not to release its findings shortly after he announced his resignation.
Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in February 2023 that Gaetz will not be charged with any crimes involving Seminole County, Florida, tax collector Joel Greenberg allegations that the former congressman paid him to arrange sexual encounters with juvenile women via Venmo. Greenberg’s May 2021 plea agreement for sex trafficking, identity theft and fraud did not mention Gaetz.
Gaetz announced in a November 21 statement that he withdrew his name from the running for attorney general, stating that his nomination process “unfairly [become] distraction.”
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Nicole Silverio is a reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“The Matt Gaetz Show” photo by OAN.
