Matt Gaetz WITHDRAWS From Attorney General Confirmation! Did Trump Fold? | Bulwark Takes
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- Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and special guest Marc Caputo (in a tank top) react to the breaking news of Matt Gaetz stepping down from his nomination for Attorney General, and what's going on in MAGA-ville.
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Another beautiful thing about all this is Matt Gaetz is out of congress.
Only for a couple of months, he was re-elected
Bye-bye Mattie! LOL Good…couldn’t happen to a better person. Release the entire report for the people.
I agree, but I'm sure he's not out of the picture. Unfortunately we'll be hearing more of him. Someone in another post suggested Desantis may appoint him to fill Rubio's vacancy in the Senate. I hope not.
the reporting says he was elected to the 119th..... he could come back. who knows?
No kidding!🎉
The report should still be released.
PUBPLISHED in EVERY newspaper and ONLINE
Yes, it should be "leaked", and, why don't the law enforcement prosecutors in Florida, charge him. His buddy is serving 11 years, why, should he get a pass.
Lots of it has already been leaked.
@@keithkuckler2551 DeSantis will probably name him Senator. LOLOL Because why not, right?
/sarcasm
The dems will consider this a win and fold on releasing. Fkucing boy scouts...
December 2017, the House passed an anti-trafficking bill 418 to 1.
The 1 "no" vote was Matt Gaetz.
And his buddy Joel Greenberg got sentenced to 11 years for s*x trafficking
.. what a bizarre coincidence 🥸🤔🤨😅
Just in case anyone thinks that's an exaggeration: clerk.house.gov/Votes/2017695
So disgusting.
Will he be allowed to go back to congress? I hope not?
Our focus now MUST be Gabbard. She is by far the most dangerous nominee.
Agree.
The most dangerous one left.
The rest might be just a smoke screen...
Also has about as much appeal as MTG.
She knows just enough to be dangerous, and will learn how to tippy toe for the next 4 years as legions will be going after her every word, every deed.
I'm loving these (daily) Bulwark life updates. It's keeping me, and maybe Tim and Sam, sane in an unsane world. Thanks guys.
Need more updates from Caputo in a tank top
He also resigned from the House… a prime indication that he knew how damning the ethics investigation was.
Yes, but don’t underestimate the stupidity of Republicans. He will probably be the next FloriDUH Senator.
Didn't he just get re-elected? He will be back...I think.
He resigned from the current Congressional session. Technically he could go back to Congress in January because he won re-election. I can't see that happening due to the Ethics Panel and the report.
@@ferocitas1958We shall see. I hope not. If he doesn't go back to Congress, he will undoubtedly be given a position in the administration that doesn't require Senate confirmation.
He had to resign from the house to take the AG job, anyways. You can't work for two branches of government at the same time. But, yes, the timing was obvious.
THE PRESS REPORTING ON THIS HELPED! WE NEED OUR FREE PRESS!
Screw the press. They’re 9 years too late. They should get NO kudos from anyone
Yes we do
Then why do you watch MSNBC all
day long?
@@kwkrussell You mean corporate-controlled press? Or all press, including the Bulwark and other independent outlets?
It’s not free… it’s PAID for, by our tears!!!!
Hope the charges against Gaetz are pursued. If he is guilty, he should not get a free ride.
Not likely under Trump’s AG.
The charges had already been dropped some time ago. The ethics report was for Congressional internal use.
His confederate is already doing serious time.
He should go to jail
How do you think that happens?
Gaetz lasted 0.6 Scaramuccies. Hegseth will fall in between 2.0 and 3.0 Scaramuccies.
Love the Scaramucci as unit of measurement 😂
It's even funnier when you remember that Scaramucci served negative days from his original planned start date.
Comedy aside, it appears to be true. "According to reporting from Vanity Fair, sources inside the Trump transition team have quietly started to compile a list of replacements for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, after being blindsided by the Fox News host's emerging sexual assault allegation from 2017."
The appointment was a sham. Gave Matt Gates an excuse to drop out of the Senate. That way he didn’t get his investigation publicized. Trump did him a favor.
😂❤😂
I wonder what Kevin McCarthy has to say ? I bet he's laughing his azz off ,. 😂
.. as it is said, the last laugh is the best 🧐🤔😅
You need a soul to laugh. McCarthy sold his in 2021.
He must be very happy
Yep😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
McCarthy, Cawthorn and I am sure Santos they all dropped hints.
Trump: I've never heard of Matt Gaetz.
Trump: I've never heard of Matt Gaetz but I wish him luck(just like he said with project 2025).
@bpyew bwahahaha!!!
…only brought the coffee
Lol lol lol. You’re so right!
😂😂... Matt? Matt, who??
That Ethics report must be scathing.
Most likely he doesn’t want all of his internet communications subpoenaed
Yes, Venmo numbers don't lie.
or at least accurate
Seen a spread sheet of 20 or so transactions all each $400 around for payments to names redacted. so yeah even that alone is stomach churning on its own with the remarks 'Reimbursement'.
Wow, what absolutely fantastic news!! What a relief that completely insane Gaetz scenario is over with! Thanks for making my day guys!!
Sorry, but expect Cannon to be the next candidate!!😮
That report must already be in the hands of reporters.
Hence the resignation.
Someone hacked it yesterday!! Whoopsie!!
Even though it "helps" me politically - I am not really happy with the nature of "leaking" or "hacking into" government secrets. Our security should be a bit better.
@@bianca-sg8zq We need us some Anonymous.
@LackofFaithify Yeah, we do!!! Thought the same thing yesterday after I read about the hack.
Tim and Sam with less hopeless laughter is a nice change
The report should still be released also Matt Gaetz should be in jail.
facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now let’s get rid of Tulsi, RFK, Fox Host and all the other incompetents!
“Encounters”????? Do better guys! 🇨🇦
Please keep these hot takes coming!! Thank you ❤❤ and please keep shining a light on the dangers of having Tulsi in the mix. It is terrifying to think of the damage she can do.
Gaetz is just one of many horrendous picks. Let's keep up the pressure on the rest of the lot!
He was never going to get the job. It was a plan to outrage the public so that any other AG pick would look far far better by comparison.
Like having crap wine at a restaurant so the more expensive ones look better.
One sleaze bag down, now keep going!
noticed : Birds of a feather flock together in these selections ?
Yes keep it going
This was totally due to Murdoch's Op Ed's in the NY Post + WSJ this morning, in which he had his spokespersons trash BOTH Goetz AND GABBARD. Please report on Murdoch's influence on this. It also has ominous repercussions for Gabbard.
.. good 🤨😅.. America first & the country being beholden to rival powers go in opposite directions 🤔😅
Yea I said the same thing earlier ..
As it should. Especially the WSJ.
Why is Murdoch against Gabbard? The Putin stooges are fighting over who loves Daddy more?
im wondering whats mtg s part in all this
I am soooo glad you all are doing these takes. They’re short and sweet, but still solid discussion. Also, I really appreciate the levity. Really need that now.
He's withdrawn? Oh heck. I was looking forward to the senate hearings. What a miserable human being!
Fact: This is the first time that Gaetz has willingly pulled out of anything that did not involve a female minor!
sir, I believe you just won the internet... Well done!
BWAH-Ha-Ha-Ha-Hah!! That's hySTERical!
Boom!
@@happytraveller8953did you guys not watch the video?
You really think he pulled out of those girls? I question your reasoning.
NEXT! Pete Hegseth!
Totally 💯
No pervs in leadership!
I hope beyond hope the next one to drop is RFK,jr but I’m probably wrong.
@@colleenpeck6347 -- except Dear Leader of Magaville
Police report just dropped on X.
unfortunately, whoever is picked next will be just as dreadful.
Or more
Calling Aileen Cannon
Yup
I’m waiting for Giuliano’s to take Gaetz’s spot! (Could anyone imagine that insanity!?!)
@@deborahmulkey1627 we'll laugh until they do it!!
The fact that he hasn't been prosecuted is absurd.
His billionaire daddy has purchased a lot of influence with the corrupt Florida GOP AG.
Great reporting as usual, fellas. Can we get more tank-tops in this joint? Thanks in advance
again, you two have way too much fun keeping us informed.
Somewhere in California, a dejected former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is giggling like a little school girl. He is as happy as a pig in slop that this is happening to his former colleague Gaetz.
Rolling around in his little pigsty.
I am not a Kevin McCarthy fan but he was far, far better than Matt Gaetz. ......Matt wants to plays games then he has met his match in Kevin.
That's an insult to little school girls. Why is it always OK to portray girls/women as an example of stupidity.
Is McConnell in California? They usually don’t leave DC.
@@mymia731Why would McConnell be in Cali? McConnell most likely is in DC because he is still an active member in the Senate who represents the state of Kentucky. Not for long thankfully as his corrupt arse is retiring. McCarthy is not an active member of the House of Representatives as he was sent packing when Gaetz led the charge to dump him and he was replaced by the spineless and amoral Mike Johnson. McCarthy was a representative of a district in California where I'm assuming he lives.
Love this for him. Go away, Matt.
Oh, I hope so. Other reporting says Gate's letter resigning from the senate reads "it's my intent to resign" as opposed to more definitive words. So he left himself some wiggle room :/
Fingers crossed !!
He's out of office now!!! That's the best thing to happen!!!👍💪
He was re elected
@@Honest-Don He resigned since that re-election. He's done. No occupation.
@@Honest-Don his resignation letter specifically resigned from this session and the next session.
Tim, I am always so impressed how YOU are NOT FOOLED by someone's "take" on things. I SEE how you LOOK deeply, to see if things LINE UP, with how things have been going. When they do not, YOU CALL IT OUT!!!! ASK GREAT questions, point out GREAT LOGICAL POINTS. BRAVO!!!!!
Please keep standing up to him. Please don't back down now. If there was ever a time for it, it is literally right now (or you know 8 years ago, but sure better late than never).
Whoo Hoo! Win 1 for the good guys!!
Only the best people.
Matt pulled out like Trumps father should have...
Omg 😆
For sure!
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Lol😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Matt Gaetz will go down as the worst US Attorney General we never had.
All the respect for an Excellent Decision 💯
Great job Bulwark
I'd bet money on it that the back room deal was the report doesn't get released AS LONG AS he withdraws from the nomination.
Report was hacked. I'd bet it gets released which is why he withdrew.
A small win for the U.S-of-A. Now send the predator to jail.
Love Tim and Sam, thank you for being there for us.
GREAT receiving this news and the commentary from Tim & Sam & Marc C..plus the humor! Appreciate your collective wisdom & povs during these crazy time...
Let’s see who’s the next corrupt A.G. Every day is a shit show.
Just wait....Aileen Canon
@deborahmulkey1627 Nope. She is going to replace Alito or Thomas on the Supreme Court.
Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
@@deborahmulkey1627
Nah, he’s saving her for the supreme court
mark levin.
I came straight here after I found out
Myself as well!
Simple. He wants to run for Governor of Florida in 26, and can't risk having this report come out.
I am relieved.
Knowing Trump, I think we could see him nominating Judge Judy next.
Much worse-Aileen Canon.
RELEASE the REPORT!!!
Sam Stein was a great get for you, love the chemistry.
Yes!
This is probably the first time Gaetz has pulled out of anything.
Ouch🤣🤣🤣
THAT'S A GOOD ONE!!! 👍 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
TIM MILLER. Noooo please no sound effects. One of the many things I love about your podcast is that you don’t have all that crap and that you are professional. If I wanna hear sound effects I’ll go to TMZ. Please stay the way you are. It’s perfect.
Agreed! No to sound effects
Kevin McCarthy is having a party!
These 4 years can’t go quickly enough with having Trump as President but I do believe that mentally he will not make the 4 years! Then we get Vance! Oh God! Please watch over all of us until the next election! If we ever get another election!!!
I have been saying for a LONG time that the plan is for Trump to get elected & serve as (POS) POTUS for a year or so, then use Article 25 to remove him from office, elevate Shady Vance to POS POTUS & install fake Christian Mikey Johnson as V.P.. Trump may not know that this is the real plan, but I will be shocked if this scenario does not play out over the next couple of years.
There are millions around the world who you have just spoken to. On top of all the stuff stuffing people’s lives, we have this Trump trauma to cope with.
But -- we WILL have another Election. No fear-mongering is needed here...
I think that has been master plan all along . Rump isn't capable of keeping on Project 2025 plans, Shady has always been their guy. (Unbeknownst to Rump).
@@annefox926 YES
An emergency pod with Tim and Sam plus we get Marc in a tank top! What have we done to deserve this😁
I'm so thankful men like you are advocating for the progressive side.
I love when I see you two (and now Marc) on the screen because I know something crazy has happened and you can make me laugh.
Kevin McCarthy is laughing his head off right now.
Karma!
I love you guys! You will help us get through the next 4 years.
One Dow! A few more to go; Tulsi, RFK, Pete, & so forth!
I agree with Marc - the only way Gaetz was going to go was if he was told to by his master
😂
He should not be a dog catcher , never mind AG . The investigation should be released to the public we pay his salary. This should be a mark against all who defended and tried to keep the investigation under wraps.
Best roll in ever, Caputo
Release the report and make sure 47 doesn’t give him another critical position.
He'll be appointed special counsel
Thank goodness. This would have been a nightmare for the country!
Don't worry.. it will be, regardless.
Let's see who is nominated next. I don't feel a lot of relief yet.😢
Aileen Cannon will also be a nightmare as AG!
@@peaceout6285 Pretty sure you mean AG Hulk Hogan
Thanks Tim and Sam, you guys rock! 👍💯💞
I’m getting sick of sexual predators getting away with their crimes.
It was wasn't Gaetz decision. Trump team told him to withdraw.
I agree the report should still be released. I hope Gaetz doesn't "intend" to return to the House. I thought we might be done with him. Thank you so much for your reporting on this. You guys are the absolute BEST. Also, loved Mark in the tank top... that was a perfect addition.
Bravo 🙌 out of the Congress!!!!
Love you guys!!!
I appreciate all of you!
Someone needs to shine the light on Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. What is her current relationship with the Science of Identity Foundation? How many of her staff are members of SIF?
Sam’s smile and laugh are great to see again. Just love the laugh and smile. Love Tim’s chuckles too!
Miller and Stein..my favorite dream team..with a little Caputo added ..love 'em
I love when I hear you on MSNBC Tim!, And now I FOUND YOU!!
Your a trip!
Great job, guys. Like your podcast transparency and true colors Thanks keep it up 😮
Senate 2, Trump 0
He wants to run for governor of Florida in a few years, and doesn’t want the report out.
Already in the public, don't know how he can get governor. Then again, how did florida vote for him in the first place.
Mr Miller you’re on 🔥 fire! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for these updates you guys. You’re my news.
PLEASE NOT THE WHISTLE! That will drive all our dogs crazy.
Leak the report somebody!
@terryhutchings7701, supposedly someone hacked somebody and stole the gaetz report and the NYT published the trail of the various Venmo payments. It said gaetz used his son’s? Venmo account and the trail is long…….
“That shit just doesn’t fucking fly” poetry!!!!!
My favorite reporters 💙
There's no way withdrawing was Matt Gartz's choice - he resigned from Congress expecting this nomination and it's all he had until he now disappears into irrelevance. Congrats McCarthy.
As Mockler pointed out in Trump’s Art of the Game, the play is nominate someone outrageously unfit, then whoever you want really on the position that you know who will do as you say is a lesser problem for others and they just accept it. Agree that HEGSETH literally deserves full headlights on him now and focussing on his evident flaws, and very unqualified for Defence.
He is forever stuck in the frat house party boy stage. He is desperately trying to gain power and notoriety, all the while too stoned to realize what a loser he is.
He must’ve done something REALLY bad to those girls
I’m thinking that the Venmo account was the major factor in his decision to withdraw.
I can hear his cocaine suppliers saying, “WTF, man…you just gave my contact information to the FBI.”
So help me understand …. Is Matt going to disappear now? Please say yes!!!! I hope we never see him again !!!
He probably did a deal that he would back off from AG post if the ethics report is buried. Ultimately he will win as he will get another plum job and he will have managed to keep the lid on all his alleged bad behavior.
Does anyone else feel Gaetz was never a serious consideration and they were just helping him find an 'honorable' way to pull out of Congress before the report could be released?
Absolutely 100% that’s what I thought as soon as I heard the news and posted my comment before I read yours, but I think we’re right
@sebbya8328 The whole thing seemed contrived, right? He is the only one to withdraw immediately upon nomination (conveniently before the ethics committee could release their findings) and the only one to back down under scrutiny. For someone who just gave up his congressional spot to 'take this nomination seriously' he sure gave up on it awfully quick **rolls eyes**. I don't think Trump made him drop out because of backlash, I think they had this contingency from the beginning. If Trump cared about backlash almost his whole cabinet would have to back down. Now Gaetz will have the opportunity to downplay his scandal and crimes because nothing was able to come to fruition.
@ I completely agree 100% it sure checks all the boxes
I wonder what the odds of him being appointed by DeSantis as Senator to fill Marco Rubio’s seat.
But would DeSantis want to do that since everyone expected Gaetz to run against him for FL Governor in 2026?
Let him. Then, he can be investigated by the Senate Ethics Comitte.
Great news! 🎈🎉🎊🪅
ONE DOWN. Momentum matters, people. Keep up the pressure on senators & others.
Thank god.
I couldn’t be happier.
Trump has truly awful judgement, great quality in a president.