56K views, 139 likes, 25 loves, 33 comments, 12 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Damage Report: Matt Gaetz Visibly SQUIRMS As Top Military General Speaks (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images). This program allows veterans to be seen by a community provider if the VA cannot provide care in a timely manner. With congressmen like you it\u2019s no wonder underage females must stay vigilant for predators. A former Green Beret who told Fox News in 2016 that he killed a suspected Taliban bomb maker nearly a decade ago during combat operations in Afghanistan is now being charged in the man's death . C-Span In response to stunning New York Times reporting that the Justice Department is investigating a possible sexual relationship between Matt Gaetz and a 17-year-old girl, the Florida Republican . On August 30, 2016, Gaetz won the Republican primary with 35.7 percent of the vote to Greg Evers's 21.5 percent and Cris Dosev's 20.6 percent, along with five other candidates. That doesnt make me a Communist. Austin was less terse than Milley but also dismissed Gaetz's concerns. He's still being probed by the bureau", "Matt Gaetz Is a Congressman Liberals Love to Loathe. Published April 29, 2020 15:53:52 . So, what is it that caused thousands of people to assault this building, and try to overturn the Constitution of the United States of America? His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans' affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles. Gaetz cited unnamed military members criticizing the military's recent "stand down" to deal with extremism and then asked about how the Defense Department should "think about critical race. SECDEF wants you to know that supporting Donald Trump isnt extremism, Minot firings due to failed nuclear safety inspection, MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling, Hangmans nooses targeting sailor found aboard Norfolk-based destroyer, Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics, Baby on-board? And then we had a Civil War and Emancipation Proclamation to change it. [244] Gaetz and his father purportedly received communications claiming that the FBI had photographs of Gaetz engaged in a "sexual orgy with underage prostitutes". And then Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., a National Guard colonel and Green Beret, went off about the discussion of critical race theory at West Point, in an academic setting. He supported the Choice Act which provided an additional $2.1 billion in mandatory funding for the Veterans Choice Program. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley blasted U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for mocking and opposing critical race theory during what was supposed to be a budget hearing. Ive read Karl Marx. Requires extreme mental and physical toughness. In the November 8 general election, Gaetz defeated Democratic nominee Steven Specht with 69 percent of the vote. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin put his foot down when asked by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Wednesday what the military and critical race theory - a loosely defined term used by many . Though Florida law requires a year's suspension when a driver refuses a breathalyzer test, Gaetz's suspension was less than a year long. Matt honed his trolling skills early, in service of his . During Wednesday's House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Department's proposed budget, an angrier-than-usual-looking Gen. Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,. Matt Gaetz, a member of the 117th Congress, is currently serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. "[207] In January 2018, Gaetz defended a statement by Trump that reportedly said Haiti and African nations were "shithole" countries, saying that Haiti was covered by "sheet metal and garbage" and in "disgusting" condition. Then Gaetz asked Pichai about Google's search methods on its site. . Washington, D.C. U.S. Anglin later reported that Gaetz fumbled for his license and . That was started at Harvard Law School, years ago. He continued brusquely: "And I personally find it offensive that we are accusing the United States military, our general officers, our commissioned, noncommissioned officers of being, quote, 'woke' or something else, because we're studying some theories that are out there.". Earlier in the hearing, Austin tangled with another Florida Republican, Rep. Matt Gaetz, who objected to Austin's order for a military-wide stand down, where units took a day out of their. [209], Gaetz voted against the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 which authorizes DHS to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. Washington, D.C. U.S. Don Gaetz. "I respect your. (Inaudible) GILBERT CISNEROS: You would have to ask the the services to that, for their specific the amount of service members that they lost. First of all, on the issue of critical race theory, etc., I will obviously have to get much smarter on whatever the theory is, but I do think it is important, actually, for those of us in uniform to be open-minded and be widely read. ", Austin also pushed back on the basis of Gaetz's concerns: "Thanks for your anecdotal input, but I would say that I have gotten 10 times that amount of input, 50 times that amount of input on the other side that have said, 'Hey, we're glad to have had the ability to have a conversation with ourselves and with our leadership.' That doesnt make me a communist, Milley said. Matt Gaetz's stupid question about "teaching critical race theory at military academies" is completely outgunned by simple statements of fact from a US General, whose FACT-BASED remarks immediately went viral. Matt was a tireless defender of President Trump and his vision for the United States during the Trump Administration, and continues to defend the former president. (The Center Square) - The Undersecretary of the Navy "misrepresented material facts" in his testimony given at a congressional hearing, lawyers representing Navy and Marine service members . "I've read Mao Zedong. "I've read Mao Zedong, I've read Karl Marx, I've read Lenin. When it comes to caring for our veterans Matt has worked diligently to improve the quality of care Americas heroes receive. Their plans to target health care programs follow demands from a group of conservatives that helped elect House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) over the weekend. And it is important that we train, and we understand and I want to understand white rage. And Im white, and I want to understand it. Rep. Matt Gaetz unknowingly cited from a Chinese propaganda outlet during a congressional hearing. . But it has become a culture war issue, and the phrase has been stretched well beyond its initial meaning, as conservatives in particular have used the phrase to raise concerns about race in venues including state legislatures and local school boards. 1st Class Michael Goble, a Green Beret with the Eglin Air Force Base-headquartered 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was. Matt has also worked with the VA on reducing missed appointments by using ride share apps, using Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injuries and PTSD, and using Telemedicine options for treating mental health. Ronnie Banks' biography: age, height, parents, partner, net worth. [278][279] In January 2022, an ex-girlfriend of Gaetz's testified before a grand jury after being granted immunity;[280] she reportedly had information relevant to two of three criminal charges being considered for Gaetz: sex trafficking a minor and obstruction of justice. [42] This virtually assured Gaetz of victory in the general election; with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+22, the 1st is Florida's most Republican district, and one of the most Republican in the nation. [9][10][11], Gaetz grew up near Fort Walton Beach, and graduated from Niceville High School. [69] During the hearing, U.S. Virgin Islands delegate Stacey Plaskett, a member of the Oversight Committee, recommended that Gaetz be referred to both the House Ethics Committee and criminal prosecutors for witness intimidation and tampering. "We are focused on extremist behaviors and not ideology not people's thoughts, not people's political orientation. Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., cited a letter he received from West Point's superintendent, Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams, which states that one course at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point teaches about critical race theory (Waltz's office provided a copy of this letter to NPR). Technically, being a Green Beret means: Being a high-performing individual; being part of an elite, high performing team. Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces Ainsworth Act to Secure Full Pension Benefits for Centenarian Military Veterans. \u201cwe\u2019ve fought\u201d???!?? ), Rep. Mike Waltz questioned @SecDef on U.S. military academies teaching dangerous Critical Race Theory.Sec. or click here to become a subscriber. Instagram/Nestor Galban Rep. Matt Gaetz with his son Nestor Galban and Donald Trump . Before going into politics, he was a lawyer. ", Gaetz wasn't the only member who asked about the military's approach to addressing race. [54], On January 10, 2021, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy complained on a phone call that Gaetz was unnecessarily "putting people in jeopardy", noting that the rioters at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 "came prepared with rope". Matthew Louis Gaetz II (/ e t s / GAYTS; born May 7, 1982) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district since 2017. He is also, of course, currently under investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly paying women for sex and, separately, sleeping with a minor and transporting her across state lines, which he denies. Washington, D.C. U.S. Milley, who was testifying alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the hearing, was responding to Florida representatives Michael Waltz, a former Army Green Beret, and Matt Gaetz. The United States Military Academy is a university. Gaetz, who is being investigated by federal authorities for potential child sex trafficking charges and could reportedly be indicted as soon as next month, launched a Twitter attack on Milley after video of the general schooling Gaetz on critical race theory went viral. [225] According to CNN, a person briefed on the matter said investigators also examined whether Gaetz used campaign money in his relationships with young women for travel and expenses and whether cash and drugs were involved. Make a one-time contribution to Alternet All Access, He has also worked to enhance readiness by securing $27.4 million to fund Gulf Coast Test Range enhancements that will enable our aviators to train on up-to-date technology as well as continue critical testing of air-to-air missiles, drone targeting, and hypersonic weapons. It was a heady time for a . I want to find that out. Ive read Lenin, Milley said. Gaetz cited unnamed military members criticizing the military's recent "stand down" to deal with extremism and then asked about how the Defense Department should "think about critical race theory.". Instagram/Nestor Galban Rep. Matt Gaetz with his son Nestor Galban and Donald Trump . Tampa Bay Times, Feb. 18, 2014: Near midnight, Okaloosa County Deputy Chris Anglin clocked Gaetz going 48 in a 35 mph zone. [227][228], On March 30, 2021, Axios reported that Gaetz was "seriously considering not seeking re-election and possibly leaving Congress early for a job at Newsmax". In 2019, Matt introduced the Green Real Deal, a plan to address climate change by harnessing the power of free markets, embracing technological innovation and entrepreneurship, and cutting excessive governmental red tape. Copyright 2017 Active Logistics Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Asked to clarify, he said his "tweet speaks for itself". Milley, who was testifying alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the hearing, was responding to Florida representatives Michael Waltz, a former Army Green Beret, and Matt Gaetz. He was still on active duty and leaves behind three small children. What caused that? 56K views, 139 likes, 25 loves, 33 comments, 12 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Damage Report: Matt Gaetz Visibly SQUIRMS As Top Military General Speaks Democrats held 212 votes, with one seat unfilled due to the November death of a holdover incumbent. [233] A spokeswoman for Gaetz denied the new allegations. A decorated Green Beret who served a dozen combat tours, including six in Afghanistan, committed suicide last week in front of his wife, becoming the 30th member of his elite battalion to kill. This weapon has been used for years by the Green Berets and the U.S. military as a whole. Gaetz originally posed his questions on the theory to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the nation's first Black defense secretary. Gaetz, the son of a former Florida state senator, has never served in the United States military. Since Northwest Florida is home to strategic military installations such as Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and NAS Pensacola, Matt has made it a priority to ensure the military has extraordinary capabilities to protect America. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 until 2016, and received national attention for defending Florida's controversial "stand-your-ground law". Critical race theory is a loosely defined term that refers to the academic examination of law as it pertains to race,but recently the meaning has shifted, with some conservative lawmakersand pundits suggesting that critical race theory espouses the idea that America is fundamentally racist. The Joseph Ainsworth Act would change the Net Worth Limitation in Section 1522 of Title 38 by creating an age exemption for veterans older than 99 years old. Which he did, vigorously. Waltz also referenced a seminar at West Point where an instructor reportedly taught about "understanding whiteness and white rage.". Matt Gaetz Revealed He Had a Teenage Son in June 2020. Matthew Louis Gaetz II [1] ( / ets /; born May 7, 1982) is an American lawyer and politician. [194], On July 31, Gaetz said of COVID-19 variants that "next it'll be the Chi Omega variant or the Pi Kappa Psi variant. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. [205], Gaetz opposes sanctuary cities, which opt not to dedicate local law enforcement resources to prosecuting people solely for being undocumented. [225] Also on March 30, he tweeted that he and his family were "victims of an organized criminal extortion involving a former DOJ official seeking $25 million". Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and the Florida congressional delegation in urging U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary John Henderson to consider eight Florida locations for the future home of the United States Space Command (SPACECOM). Remember - self publicity, conspiracy theories and gaslighting don\u2019t count.pic.twitter.com/du68LhnSJH, {{ post.roar_specific_data.api_data.analytics }}. But on July 6, after having dinner with his former battalion commander, Marckesano returned home and committed suicide in front of his wife. introduced by Congressman Matt Gaetz this week. Why didn\u2019t you say that when General Milley was in the room? but they are helping companies or entities which work with or for the China military. Until recently, critical race theory was anything but a household phrase. This program allows veterans to be seen by a community provider if the VA cannot provide care in a timely manner. And the United States Military Academy is a university and it is important that we train and that we understand and I want to understand white rage, and Im white, and I want to understand it., What is it that that caused thousands of people to assault this building and try to overturn the Constitution of the United States of America, said Milley, referring to the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. I want to find that out. If you would like to receive the Levin Report in your inbox daily, click here to subscribe. He is the U.S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district since 2017. His work in Congress focuses on national security, veterans affairs, and adherence to constitutional principles. [237] Joseph Ellicott, an associate of both Gaetz and Greenberg, pleaded guilty in January 2022 to two charges related to this investigation and is also cooperating with authorities. Invest with us. The next morning, over the course of eight minutes, Greenberg . Gutierrez, who died Feb. 8 of last year in Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province during what appeared to be an insider attack by someone wearing an Afghan uniform, was posthumously awarded the Purple. . Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at Wednesday's hearing. Northwest Florida is home to strategic military installations such as Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and Pensacola NAS. We did things that people make movies about and in some cases, writers and producers wouldnt even try to write our story . Don Gaetz, left, is sworn in as Senate president by his son, state Rep. Matt Gaetz, on November 20, 2012, in Tallahassee. He represents Florida's 1st District, located in the state's northwest. [175] He also supports concealed carry reciprocity. In his response to Gaetz, Milley referenced Waltz's concerns as well, saying that such education could be useful in understanding the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. The elite Green Berets have been deployed to help defeat Islamic State insurgents accused of beheading children as young as 11 in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Rather, it was used to describe an approach to studying institutional racism, as NPR's Barbara Sprunt has reported. Ex-commander of US forces in Europe challenges Matt Gaetz for smirking at military chief The congressman claims military members 'loathe' critical race theory, but provided no evidence to. [214][215] The week before, he claimed without evidence that "FBI operatives organized and participated in the January 6th Capitol riot. my phone is at hand. \n\nAwaiting Mr Gaetz list of achievements. Conservatives, who write entire books about liberals supposedly being easily triggered, throw colossal shit fits at the mere mention of CRT, and want it banned from schools, hysterically claiming that its basically child abuse. . Waltz held up a seminar handout from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on "Understanding Whiteness and White Rage" that he said 100 cadets were taught. Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley pushes back against questions from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at Wednesday's hearing. Prior to serving in Congress, Matt worked as an attorney in Northwest Florida with the Keefe, Anchors & Gordon law firm, where he advocated for a more open and transparent government. [87] Gaetz nominated him once and voted for Trump on the 7th, 8th and 11th ballots. . ), Gaetz obviously wasnt the only one getting his knickers in a twist over the idea of education in the military. [61] Other members of Congress saw the tweet as an attempt to intimidate a witness. The past year has been the most arduous of our lives. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley blasted U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for mocking and opposing critical race theory during what was supposed to be a budget hearing. [23] In a crowded Republican primary that included Craig Barker, Kabe Woods, Jerry G. Melvin, and Bill Garvie, Gaetz won with 43 percent of the vote. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and the Florida congressional delegation in urging U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary John Henderson to consider eight Florida locations for the future home of the United States Space Command (SPACECOM). The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, responded sharply to questions from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Wednesday about the examination of critical race theory in the U.S. military. and then subsequently suggested generals like Milley are the reason we have lost wars abroad: (Incidentally, Gaetz has never served in the military. [178][179], In October 2017, Gaetz claimed that the Medicaid expansion permitted by the Affordable Care Act fueled the opioid crisis. 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