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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jeffrey Epstein files: Republican Lauren Boebert demands probe into ‘client list'; suggests former Attorney General Matt Gaetz to lead investigation
Representative Lauren Boebert has called for a special counsel investigation into the case and suggested that former Attorney General Matt Gaetz should lead it, as reported by the Independent. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, said Gaetz would be a suitable person to uncover the "truth" about Epstein's death and the alleged 'client list' of powerful individuals connected to him. Supporters of President have expressed frustration after the Justice Department and FBI stated there was no credible evidence that such a list exists. Jeffrey Epstein, a disgraced financier died by suicide in his prison cell on August 2019, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Many conspiracy theories have claimed that Epstein had a secret list of well-known people to whom he trafficked underage girls. 'There has to be a special investigation into this if we aren't going to be provided information,' Boebert said on Tuesday during an appearance on The Benny Show. 'I want answers and maybe that takes that special counsel to do so. Maybe Matt Gaetz can lead the special counsel.' Gaetz, 43, was once President Trump's top choice for attorney general. However, his nomination was dropped after he was accused of paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl. Gaetz denied any wrongdoing and had later withdrawn from the nomination. A December House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" that Gaetz had engaged in sexual misconduct, drug use and other rule violations while serving in Congress. The committee found that he violated "other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After the podcast, Boebert posted on social media platform X, asking Gaetz directly if he would consider her suggestion. 'We deserve the truth about the Epstein Files. I'm ready for a Special Counsel to handle this, MattGaetz, how about it?', Boebert wrote in a post on X. Gaetz, who now hosts a show on Newsmax and often supports Attorney General Pam Bondi, has not publicly responded to Boebart's post. Boebert also said she supports calling , Epstein's longtime associate, to testify. 'Of course we want answers,' she said. 'No one is satisfied with what has been received or the lack of information. No one is happy with how this has been handled.' Outrage among MAGA supporters has continued. Last week the Justice Department and FBI issued a memo that there was no client list and no additional files relating to the case would be made public. Most case files remain sealed to protect Epstein's victims and only a small portion would have been made public if the case had gone to trial. The memo also stated that investigators did not find enough evidence to charge any unindicted individuals connected to the case. Meanwhile, Trump, who had pledged to release the Epstein files during his campaign, said the case was 'boring' in remarks to reporters Tuesday. 'I don't understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody,' Trump said. 'It's pretty boring stuff. I think really only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.' Democrats tried to force a House vote to release the Epstein files, but Republicans blocked the effort.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Lauren Boebert wants Matt Gaetz to lead special counsel investigation into Epstein files
Rep. Lauren Boebert wants failed Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz to lead a special counsel investigation into the Epstein files. The Colorado Republican suggested the former congressman was an appropriate figure to deliver the 'truth' surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death, including his 'client list,' which MAGA has been up and arms about after the Department of Justice and FBI said they found no credible evidence it exists. Epstein died by suicide in his prison cell on August 10, 2019, and has long been the subject of conspiracy theories that he kept a secret list of famous and powerful people to whom he trafficked underage girls for sex. MAGA is deeply unhappy over the Trump administration's handling of the case. 'There has to be a special investigation into this if we aren't going to be provided information,' Boebert said Tuesday on The Benny Show. 'I want answers and maybe that takes that special counsel to do so. Maybe Matt Gaetz can lead the special counsel.' Gaetz, 43, was President Donald Trump's first pick for attorney general but his nomination was derailed over allegations that he paid for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl. Gaetz, who denies any wrongdoing, withdrew from the nomination in mid-November after the uproar, but a bombshell House Ethics Committee report published in December detailed his alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use while he was in Congress. Lauren Boebert suggested that former congressman Matt Gaetz was an appropriate figure to deliver the 'truth' surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death. (Getty Images) The committee determined there was 'substantial evidence' that Gaetz violated House rules 'and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress.' After appearing on the podcast, Boebert asked Gaetz directly if he would consider her suggestion. 'We deserve the truth about the Epstein Files. I'm ready for a Special Counsel to handle this,' Boebert wrote in a post on X. '@MattGaetz, how about it?' Gaetz, who often backs his replacement Attorney General Pam Bondi on his Newsmax show, didn't publicly respond to Boebert's post. Boebert also told MAGA host Benny Johnson that she is 'absolutely' in favor of getting Epstein's madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, to testify. 'Of course we want answers. No one is satisfied with what has been received or lack thereof. No one is satisfied with the rollout of this,' she said. Boebert asked Gaetz if he would consider her suggestion in a post on X. ' I'm ready for a Special Counsel to handle this,' Boebert said. '@MattGaetz, how about it?' (Getty Images) MAGA outrage over the Epstein files has rumbled on for more than a week, despite the White House's attempts to put a lid on it. Last week the Justice Department and FBI issued a memo that there was no client list and no additional files relating to the case would be made public. The agencies had determined that no 'further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted,' much was sealed by a court to protect Epstein's victims, and 'only a fraction of it 'would have been aired publicly had Epstein gone to trial.' Additionally, the memo said that no further charges were expected as investigators 'did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.' Trump, who pledged to release the Epstein files during his campaign, said the case was 'boring' in remarks to reporters Tuesday. 'I don't understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody,' Trump said. 'It's pretty boring stuff. I think really only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.' Democrats have also seized upon the upset and attempted to force a vote Tuesday in the House to release the files but it was blocked by Republicans.
The Hill
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Gaetz responds to McCarthy's quip at Hill Nation Summit: ‘Get help'
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told Kevin McCarthy to 'get help' Wednesday after the former House Speaker from California said that his life is better after leaving Congress because Gaetz isn't in it. 'This is so sad, Kevin,' Gaetz wrote on the social platform X along with a video of McCarthy's remarks at the Hill Nation Summit. 'Get help. Move on.' 'You don't have to always be thinking about me,' he added. McCarthy, who has been in a prolonged feud with Gaetz, said at the summit that his postcongressional life was 'fabulous.' 'We don't have Matt Gaetz anymore,' he said, drawing laughs from the crowd. Gaetz retired from Congress after President Trump nominated him last fall to become the nation's Attorney General, but Gaetz's nomination was pulled after failing to gain traction for confirmation in the Senate. McCarthy, meanwhile, retired from the House after he was ousted from his leadership post in 2023. Gaetz was a vocal proponent of the removal effort.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arts to estuaries, here are the Pensacola-area projects that survived DeSantis' veto pen
Northwest Florida received approximately $15.7 million worth of individual projects that survived Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto pen in the 2026 budget. DeSantis signed the budget on June 30 and vetoed $600 million out of the total $115 billion budget, which took effect on July 1. Local legislators had about $8 million worth of projects vetoed by DeSantis. What DeSantis cut: DeSantis kills $8 million in Pensacola-area projects as part of $600 million veto list Here's a list of what made it through: $350,000 for AMR Pensacola Homes for Veterans - sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz $3.5 million for Andrews Institute Research for regenerative medicine - sponsored by Gaetz $90,000 for Baker Fire District communications upgrade - sponsored by Gaetz $1.5 million for the Blue Angels Foundation funding for critical veterans services, sponsored by Gaetz $3.5 million Connection the Collectors environmental impact for improving traffic in the Navarre area - sponsored by Gaetz $125,000 for Historic Pensacola - sponsored by Gaetz and Rep. Michelle Salzman $2 million for Next Gen Innovated at Northwest Florida State College - sponsored by Gaetz $646,000 for Pensacola Little Theatre Family Arts Education Expansion - sponsored by Gaetz and Rep. Alex Andrade $400,000 for The Arc Gateway Pearl Nelson Center - sponsored by Gaetz and Andrade $750,000 for Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola - sponsored by Gaetz and Andrade $400,000 for Jay Business Park stormwater pond - sponsored by Andrade $975,000 for the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program - sponsored by Andrade This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: $15.7 million in Northwest Florida projects approved in state budget
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Don't Criticise The President': Leaked Chat Of Trump Ally And His Mother
New Delhi: A text exchange between former Congress Representative Matt Gaetz and his mother about US President Donald Trump's actions on national security has been leaked. He was on a flight when a fellow passenger made the conversation viral. In her message, Gaetz's mother appeared to scold him for trying to contradict Trump, something that could upset MAGA supporters. In addition to this, he also revealed personal finance details, including the assets he owns and the money in his bank account. The fellow passenger shared the 72-second clip on his TikTok account with the caption, "POV: You're sitting behind Matt Gaetz and he's texting his mommy," as per The NY Post. Responding to this tweet, Gaetz wrote, "Apparently someone sitting behind me on a flight recorded me without my knowledge," adding, "They found me texting my mother about news of the day, family finances, and working on my laptop. Please let this be a reminder to everyone to CALL YOUR MOTHER! (and maybe get a screen protector)." Apparently someone sitting behind me on a flight recorded me without my knowledge. They found me texting my mother about news of the day, family finances, and working on my laptop. Please let this be a reminder to everyone to CALL YOUR MOTHER! (and maybe get a screen… — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 24, 2025 In one of the texts, Gaetz's mother warned him not to speak against Trump. She wrote, "Don't be criticising the president or his actions. He's trying to keep us safe. That's his job. MAGA will turn on you. You will lose viewership." She told her son, the host of 'The Matt Gaetz Show' on One America News Network, that the president had been a very good friend to him. "He hates betrayal. Be smart, not stubborn," she added. Referring to his show, she mentioned, "Your days in Congress are over ... let's not mess up the media gig." In his response, Gaetz said he was not criticising Trump and was only trying to guide him. He added that now that he was no longer in Congress, he felt free to speak openly and would continue doing so. The text message read, "I'm trying to guide him, not criticize him," adding, "I've never been freer to share my views - and I'll continue to do so. I think about the people who cheered for the Iraq War because they liked Bush. Those people have blood on their hands." When his mother asked, "How many times do you want to hit the wall?" He shared, "I'm a happily married man with a son on the way, two penthouse condos, a 1:1 real estate asset-to-debt ratio ... and $500k in my bank account cash. I guess I'll keep hitting it till I die". Last year, Trump nominated Gaetz to be attorney general but the nomination was withdrawn following allegations that he paid two women for sex and had an affair with a 17-year-old.
