Defense secretary fires back at Matt Gaetz's accusation

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday's House Armed Services hearing after the Florida Republican accused the Pentagon of being too focused on "wokeism" and not defense. #CNN #News

[@jeffmcdonald4225]

Shouldn't he be more worried about his criminal investigation regarding sex trafficking a teenage girl? Matt is in the Congress, why?

[@noneyabuizness]

Because he is a white male, that is why he is still in congress

[@R-A-F]

He is worried, that's why he's spewing distraction bulls#it

[@texasviewpoint195]

There is no investigation now since the 2 that were arrested by the fbi for attempted extortion on the matter.

[@0816M3RC]

Because the Republicans are perverts.

[@raylivengood8040]

My exact thoughts. Shouldn’t that guy have some integrity to stand on before he starts running his mouthy disingenuous nonsense ? It’s madness.

[@dolphinsmadden]

It’s baffling that a person being investigated for soliciting prostitution and sexual assault of minors is still in Congress.

[@happye9835]

Not to mention Sect. Austin is a retired General who has dedicated most of his life to the service of our country. If Matt Gatez is so pro America he should have voted for the investigation of Jan. 6th.

[@User-gfys-0icu81]

@@happye9835 …..or served in our military.

[@mikeswink1031]

But like stump , no charges will ever be brought

[@danriley5848]

I agree it's disgusting.

[@Dazlidorne]

He is still there because the republican party has lost its moral center. Only thing they care about now is holding onto power.

[@garrettplunkett2215]

Ok, so I'm missing something here... Why the hell is he allowed to sit up there and be a jerk to people when he's under investigation for trafficking minors?

[@lukem5862]

Cuz its just a made up accusation....next

[@sifakuahuia8576]

@@lukem5862 yeah it ain't made up, especially with multiple witnesses corroborating the evidence.

[@lukem5862]

@@sifakuahuia8576 let me know when he gets convicted. If there is so much "corroborated evidence" it should be easy. Yet he wont be...and there isn't.

[@markg2294]

@@lukem5862 Gaetz hired Jeffrey epsteins lawyer to defend him. Birds that are pedos, stick together. The investigation is dragging because they ant an air tight case against him. His good buddy Joel greenburg, the ex tax collector in my home county of Seminole county, FL is singing like a bird about Gaetz.

[@lukem5862]

@@markg2294 gaetz will never be convicted. Come back to me when he is, you clown😆

[@jhead2007]

The question from the Secretary should be: "Have you served this country Congressman other than in your own self service in that chair? No? End of conversation"

[@julietmike1018]

Neither did Austin. He was an absolutely SHIT general. Careerist political puppet acting like a veteran. We do not recognize him.

[@sledgehammer8146]

Matt Gaetz trying to lecture or "school" Gen Austin us utterly laughable. What does Gaetz know about the military, having never served a day in his life. In fact, from all appearances, Matt Gaetz has never served anyone or anything other than himself a day in his life. He needs to go.

[@ollieox9181]

A true Trump toady.

[@appletree9974]

Obviously Matt did not attend kindergarten he interrupts when grown-ups are talking🤐

[@Getsheffi]

He bought that one girl school supplies, remember?

[@SlashinatorZ]

Yeah the only serving he's ever done is being Trump's butt kisser

[@brianabc83]

He reminds me of an older madison cawthorne.

[@sugarbear7516]

He, Matt Gaetz, is exactly what is going wrong with present day Democracy.

[@nonyabizness.original]

he's a symptom, like a green discharge, of a system-wide disease.

[@michellebrown4903]

Why is this odious individual not in jail? If he's still there, what chance for nailing Trump?

[@BorderCollieMom]

Bevis is used to talking and manipulating teenage girls. He just likes the sound of his own voice.

[@verbdoing9824]

Hes a Republican

[@besmartvoteblue2702]

@Dwight Frye Oh, so the dems are responsible for covid and supply chain issues? At least we use science to combat Covid. Get yourself educated, crackhead. We have great leadership with this admin.

[@kcimages5157]

Matt thinks folks have forgotten all the dispicable shit he's done !

[@Pajtim2023]

That secretary is trash Be realistic Disaster how they solve problems in syria and afganistan This are servants of bank elites

[@deborahhric7513]

Thank you Mr. Austin for all your hard work and military leadership.

[@MrMetro-mt5qv]

Matt Gaetz is the last person who should be interrogating anyone.

[@bruman2002]

#sleazygaetz and his sex trafficking issues

[@wonderlizz]

Why is Gaetz even eligible to speak to someone this qualified?

[@owaisinus]

If this is how Matt Gaetz is going to speak towards the Defense Secretary, I can only imagine his conduct towards the U.S. President. I can't believe the members of Congress are sitting there and allowing him to act this way.

[@metroboom2831]

You Miss the point, Race Theory in West Point ??? Pronouns in the military !!!! Communist is winning us 😭😭😭 please Trump back back back

[@thewiseone6049]

They support it. He was putting a black man in his place, exactly what this country is, and has always been about.

[@mrs.stewart6833]

Why should Americans have to waste their vote on Matt Gaetz who's pending a current sex trafficking case...

[@Packer1290]

Essentially thrown out today. Oh, but you wanted it to be true soooooo bad.

[@offthahook6235]

Slime just oozes off this so called human being.

[@MaxMisterC]

That's baby oil..... 👶

[@nathanwilliams2152]

@@MaxMisterC - or ectoplasmic residue?

[@cellardoor1122]

It’s the ten gallons of hair gel Beavis needs to use to keep his hair that ridiculous way

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

What is "wokeism" is that how you spell it?? LOL I guess you drop the E at the end?? These politicians are garbage. All of them. George Carlin was right. I would love to see Matt Gaetz pick up a rifle and go fight the Russians in Ukraine. He'd pee his pants in the first 30 minutes. He's looking for votes in his next election so he puts on a performance, they all do. I don't swear my allegiance to any politicians or any man. Only the Constitution.

[@tomc3677]

Agreed, Sec. Austin is a disgraceful representation of our wonderful armed forces. They all hate him.

[@dianay.washington-collins3244]

The people who elected Matt Gaetz should be ashamed of themselves and his behavior!

[@anyastewart4206]

You would think but you should see some who love him, probably traffickers as well. Because anyone who supports this mug is warped in the head.

[@pmneely63]

That's one of the main problems: he isn't and they aren't.

[@guynorth3277]

It's Florida, his whole group could be doing bath-salts.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

fl here the repu minority always wins. and "elects" enemies...

[@tugzzcouncil485]

republicans

[@peterjgeraghty]

Poor Matt. He has the opportunity to learn something, to gain some insights, but all he wants to do is have us imagine that he's a strong manly guy. He's not even a chickenshit bully.

[@johnligon2368]

Matt couldn't last one minute in any level of life

[@ngoma]

Poor Matt doesn't know what he's talking about...I hope he has fun when he's convicted of trafficking minors.

[@delusionaldonnie3158]

I don’t. I hope he’s miserable

[@MsLarry91]

It does not seem to happen. Look at the orange man! He is still out there telling lies.

[@jeanalton6797]

I'm sure his fellow inmates will see to his entertainment!

[@rocaez2143]

@@jeanalton6797 Inmates will deploy "Mother of all Bomb" to his rectum. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrBrysta]

Matt spoke facts woked sheep. #factmatter. Do you remember how the left treated Brett Kavanagh? Yea, stfu

[@Celsor5865]

Matt, the most disgraceful person present in the room. Wanting the General to disclose our military might and hypersonic missiles. Foolish kid heading to prison.

[@paygorenewableenergy312]

A Russian bot

[@bonscotty67]

@@paygorenewableenergy312 you should educate yourself before posting such ridiculous comments

[@jellybean6778]

We can only hope

[@debraderoos5225]

He is the king and Marjorie is the queen of idiocy.

[@aZebroadcast]

Why do you think matt is a disgraceful person? Because you believe in lies and propaganda or because he does not share your political views?

[@miketaylor7879]

The guy Matt gets in Congress and thinks he's Dr. Oz. Mr. Austin...God Bless you. And thanks for your service. We appreciate you .

[@julietmike1018]

Just an FYI, Austin is universally hated in the military.

[@miketaylor7879]

@@julietmike1018 Our military loves General Austin. Stop making things up. Thanks

[@julietmike1018]

@@miketaylor7879 No. We do not. Thanks.

[@julietmike1018]

@@miketaylor7879 His nickname is literally "the silent general" because the dude makes no decisions.

[@miketaylor7879]

@@julietmike1018 You should get out then, I don't think our military needs racists. Get out

[@PeacefulWorld-zr1od]

This guy is out of his mind!!! Every time he grabs the mic, he is ranting about weird BS!!! WTF!!???

[@mylo7148]

Be a sheep then. Look at all dems corruption but sheep don't look .they are just blind

[@sweetsue4204]

Florida.

[@bevsputler5455]

They've lost their minds in Fla...look who they keep electing?! The water is so polluted fish & animals dying...a gov who's known as Death & he's gonna run for pres!

[@subrotoxing8214]

matt gaetz : do you know we are behind in hypersonic ? secdef: what ?!! who said that ? also matt gaetz moments later: i don't know...

[@frankcarlsen4921]

@Susan Reed And it would improve the level of intelligent discussions if fart guns like that was handed out in the house and the senate.

[@patbnj]

Hats off to the Secretary of Defense.

[@freda2758]

Maybe if Gaetz stopped using drugs and chasing children, he might have time to learn about how governement works.

[@mylo7148]

You getting paid to be WOKE? 😂🤣😅

[@AS-vq3wt]

Dicks out for the secretary of defense

[@rahimmajid647]

@@mylo7148 You getting paid to be dumb?

[@SteveGillham]

@@mylo7148

[@johnwilson4158]

I believe Matt is still young enough to be drafted; God forbid he would ever enlist.

[@lampfinancial]

He was a 4 star general! Give him some respect.

[@dutchroll]

Ex military officer here. Matt Gaetz is exactly the sort of person we try to screen out and reject at the recruitment stage.

[@DogHollow]

Exactly

[@lonnieabad2048]

Hahaha I doubt you held a rank in the military that was earned. You want to teach economic at a military academy, why? Can you answer that question without bullshiting it, once you can do that we can talk real shit.

[@jonasp6043]

Unlike Gaetz, you have to understand what you are battling against, the more you know about your opposition the better prepared you are to respond. Gaetz's birth certificate is an apology letter from the condom factory.

[@kkpenney444]

Oh, thank God!

[@accorsistudios]

Imagine telling a superior, "I'm using my time to finish."

[@55cook]

I'm a US tax payer and I'm okay if the military learns about all the different political philosophies out in the world. Makes for a smart military unlike this Congressman.

[@mecahunter7092]

Exactly! Excellent comment.

[@shemmyz3287]

Absolutely. People like Gaetz never serve this country and disrespectful to our men and women.. who even gave him the balls to question the general???

[@leogama3422]

Know your enemy

[@Preservestlandry]

@@leogama3422 I mean, I don't even think Norway is our enemy, that's the weird thing about him being angry at the democratic socialists. What real democracy is our enemy?

[@user-jh1hr4kd9p]

@@leogama3422 Do you know your enemy

[@gjm7952]

Matt Gaetz was clearly bullied as a kid and this is the result. Say no to bullies

[@mtaylor7307]

Matt Gaetz has his 17 year old "girlfriend" when he was an adult.

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

Mr gaetz is one of those guys who attempts to fact check someone without fact checking himself 😂

[@bill8711]

Thank God he is a lawyer . Literally his job is to check Facts.

[@gonzalo1134]

You are a liar, a true enemy of America.

[@soundmind1705]

How is Gaetz qualified to call anyone disgraceful, or to be embarrassed by anyone😂😂😂

[@MrBrysta]

Matt Gaetz will be a great president someday soon. He speaks facts, something theft hasn't heard from cnn in decades

[@stephenmichael5599]

@Sound Mind Preach 🙌

[@agavemac4835]

Gaetz is incapable of shame, and is afraid to look in the mirror.

[@laurirohr5364]

Bingo!

[@jls0129]

You right! He is a delusional lunatic freak!

[@kevenlawson7600]

Imagine having paid a child sex trafficker and then having the nerve to question a defense secretary about anything.

[@bobevans9955]

He's never been charged or arrested for anything like that what are you talking about oh I know you heard MSNBC or CNN tell you he was going to prison and you're running with it not very bright are you

[@noneshere]

He never paid her for sex, he paid her to leave

[@anneb.7735]

Amen!

[@barbaraann6229]

@@noneshere I suppose that could be one defense

[@texasviewpoint195]

The fbi arrested 2 people concerning the matter. Both for extortion, there are no charges concerning Gaetz.

[@omarelorza2201]

This representative is way out of line, he is unprofessional and seems to have some other agenda.

[@musicauthority7828]

Geatz's is so far from reality it's amazing. I guess that's what you get when you are dealing with an underage sex offender? which is exactly what he is he just hasn't been charged with it yet.

[@27retrodaze]

Why Matt Gaetz has a seat at ANY table, especially one that comes with respect in leadership, is beyond me...

[@hewlettwilliam4650]

He is normally at the kids table

[@stirlingfletcher7040]

@@hewlettwilliam4650 I think Matt spends most of his time lurking UNDER the kids' table.

[@kkpenney444]

Have you been to the Florida panhandle?

[@johnnyb7628]

😆 🤣 😂 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 GOOD ONE !! YOURE SO SMART 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@johnnyb7628]

SAY SOMTHING ELSE. I NEED ANITHER LAUGH 🤣 😂 😃

[@Jhoekstra]

Matt is doing what he does best: complaining to cover up his own failures.

[@gintasindreika933]

As Madison Crawthorn said, the Republicans were having a sexual get-together at Gaetz's house.

[@brianabc83]

Nobody can complain that much.

[@davidc3943]

Go ahead then! $770 billion of YOUR money to fund CRT and failed leadership!

[@WonLotto100M]

Where’s the 17 year old girl he was sexually assaulting and trafficking? Why does he still get to sit in our Congress?

[@globaladdict]

speaking of super based ususus gang conspiracy theories, the age of consent in CHYNA is 14. It all makes sense now. Ususususus

[@PieterBreda]

He even doesn't listen to what is said. It is all innuendo and a dog and pony show.

[@rigaudmoise3679]

THIS MAN HAS NO SENCE, HE ASKED FIFTY QUESTIONS AT THE SAME AND HE HAS NO RESPECTED FOR NO ONE.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

So you're telling me that Matt gaetz can't distinguish between a 17 year old and an adult ? Just like he can't distinguish between communism and Democratic socialism. This guy is the perfect example of a meathead

[@sgtwrench69]

Yeah whatever happened to that fake story

[@freda2758]

Florida.

[@youtubewatcher2]

Shorter Gaetz: hey you black person see how much my staff knows. Bow before your heckler.

[@mattt4163]

@@youtubewatcher2 Your obsession with race makes you the racist

[@0816M3RC]

@@mattt4163 Which isn't the same as communism.

[@SeanModernAthlete]

Matt Gaetz throwing the word disgraceful at anybody, for anything, is disgraceful in itself...

[@jammcguire1276]

What is the GOP obsession with trust fund babies as their messiahs?

[@bobbyf7317]

He is an arrogant spoiled entitled brat ! What does he know about the military ?

[@niveacastro7494]

Lock him up already. Matt boy knows the word disgrace because he embodies disgrace. Just looking at him is enough to vomit.

[@markarnsberg1591]

You know the really sad thing is is the Republicans are okay or former Republicans are okay with a man of his ilk in their constituents. Not because they agree with them but because they're willing to sell out the country for their vote and the money they're getting in there campaign contributions through the corporations and the one percent

[@marklasky3555]

Your post is disgraceful and you can't deal with the facts he laid out clown

[@mikesiller1767]

Matt gates should be ashamed of himself. Get him out of office.

[@buddyluv4200]

How do you have people like this in congress

[@leslieomarmateo1050]

Straight illiterate right wing talking points. He earned himself a spot on tucker at 8pm eastern time

[@patevans3709]

As Senator Ben Sasse stated in the hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, there is far too much "JACKASSERY" in the hearings--and it occurs most frequently when there are cameras in the room!

[@leslieomarmateo1050]

@@patevans3709 🤣 🤣 🤣 let's go#jackson#standstrongukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@KilikTX]

This brings back the quote “Arguing with an idiot is like playing chess with a pigeon. It'll just knock over all the pieces, shit on the board and strut about like it's won anyway.”

[@AnnieWarbux]

That sums up TRE45ON and all of his Big Lies!!

[@laurirohr5364]

😂😂😂

[@nickfamulary1697]

Ahhhahaaahaha 😂😂😂😂

[@bimmerm2480]

some white peeps dont like to see a blackman in his defense secretary suit.. plus that idiot is attacth to trump. Just like that blackwoman who got grilled to be the next supreme court judge.

[@vickishiroda8214]

😂🤣🤣😂😅

[@jbtpa895]

Does Congress have a "Most Despicable" award? I know there are many candidates but Gaetz is right up there. I would refuse to answer questions if I was interrupted.

[@marissaalonzo7997]

They've got to stop allowing Congressmen to use questioning time as pontification. They've got to allow people to answer the question. That's why these Jan 6 hearings structured differently than this embarrassment

[@ExposedRoot]

Gaetz doesn't even understand what he's talking about. Socialism vs Democrat socialism.

[@sinsincere5748]

he knows he's just playing dumb

[@RebeccaOre]

Bismarck invented democratic socialism to counter Marxist socialism.

[@johnnysoccer1983]

He knows it's not the same thing. It's been explained to him many times. But he doesn't care, because he knows he can just say the word "Socialism" and keep his ignorant base enraged forever despite having nothing grounded in reality.

[@jeffperteet2327]

I can't believe he has to interact with a child rapist

[@MsLarry91]

Exactly. They use it as a propaganda to win votes.

[@dwaynepriar4948]

Matt doesn’t mind taxpayers funding his job that he can’t do.

[@davidmonaghan26]

Or his sex trafficking case that he's under investigation for. I don't understand how he is allowed to continue with his job while under investigation you can be fired for allegations of abuse but sex trafficking no let him carry on with his job.

[@chriss7393]

@@davidmonaghan26 - typical cnn response.. the guy that tried to extort 20 million from Matt just admitted to lying. cnn didnt report that? shocked not shocked

[@robtangent4664]

That orgy Matt?

[@Pepe-rf1zg]

@Let the flames takeover Sure , he's very competent in his treason...

[@jimjimmy8003]

He's maffia.

[@roscoemahaffey3337]

Why should we fund Matt, salary & whatever else?

[@luckypargh]

Why should American tax dollars provide congressional perks and privileges to a person seeking pardons for a crime he’s desperately trying to dodge and deflect. He has no right to disrespect someone who has actually assumed responsibility for protecting this country from enemies foreign and DOMESTIC!!

[@frogneckmen857]

The fact that Matt's even allowed to be there and talk is outrageous.

[@mikealext]

Thats how a representative republic works, commie.

[@jmed5923]

When will he get arrested for sex trafficking?

[@derrillyager7946]

I agree, much of this makes the Republican Party look bad.

[@bonscotty67]

The fact that you know how to spell Matt is incredible

[@herbinartist7257]

@@bonscotty67 ooo clap clap clap... what a good comeback (sarcasm btw) but I wouldn't expect much from someone defending a guy that voted against a $35 cap for insulin prices. And when asked why he voted that way he said people should just loose weight. Oh yeah, and he likes little girls. Man Republicans sure know how to pick em huh, lotta sickos and just plain dummies (lookin at you boebert and Margie)

[@Clodrock]

The Secretary's first response should have been: "Do I really need to answer questions from a suspected child trafficker?"

[@agentorange81]

I would've then stood up saying this man disgusted me I'm offended he's even here and refuse to answer him

[@greatsewing6061]

No, trhat would be a typical 45 reply. The SOD has more class than that.

[@crackersmom2679]

No, he does not need to lower himself to Mutt's level. Mr. Secretary is correct staying above the excrement coming out of Mutt's mouth.

[@MrLobe65]

Yeah when is he going to jail, That's what i need to know

[@charles007]

ANYTHING BUT TALKING ABOUT HIS CASE OF BRING LITTLE GIRLS ACROSS STATE LINES.

[@andreassperling2823]

He demonstrates a political culture that will destroy our democracy. It is so painful

[@freda2758]

ONLY if we allow it. Vote, America. Now is the time to stand up for our nation. VOTE!

[@garymay9134]

He's one of many of Satan's servants as humans end draws near, and Donald Trump is Satan himself in human form gathering as many as he can to take to hell with him before the rapture hits and Jesus Christ's 2nd coming arrives to take the faithful chosen home and the rest will suffer in hell for all of eternity 😱 and I truly believe that's what's happening

[@premierpollo]

I'd like to demonstrate on his big old five-head.

[@nhragold1922]

The United States is a constitutional Republic with democratic elected officials. This isn't a democracy..... for the 1,000th time

[@harryminter7935]

Do whatever you have to. Work your asses off to beat them this fall!

[@hotbohemian69]

Matt is making himself feel relevant when he actually never will be.

[@acrazedtanker1550]

Trying to*

[@idesofmarchUNIAEA]

Thank you Matt for standing up to the swamp.

[@torkintim8361]

Austin should use the old saying, "You tell me and we will both know."

[@meatmobile]

I dont think Matt "She's how old?" Gaetz should be speaking on what's 'appropriate' or not.

[@yaakw]

If he ever goes to trial, get the 🍺 and 🍿.

[@DocTommy1972]

well, she was 18 in gaetz years. I just don't know how different they are from dog years. or solar years.

[@nicoleprice9450]

Gaetz couldn't define "socialism" if his life depended on it. What a jerk. Showmanship again over substance and policy.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Face Book

[@ozarkwheels4158]

What Gaetz is referring to is Democratic Socialism, not Socialism. But, you’re right. He couldn’t define either with a dictionary and a flashlight.

[@ashiibabiibbcluver2167]

I'm sure you know all about socialism Nicole . This is apparently not your name troll ...

[@thorax9997]

your right it is not socialism it is democratic socialism which is known as fascism

[@MVEProducties]

He thinks it is Communism, which is totally different!!

[@TheGbp01]

Why is he allowed to treat people with this level of disrespect - what an embarrassment to Florida

[@mtaylor7307]

Floridians love to disrespect minorities. That's how these people get in office.

[@parveneh]

Never argue with a fool, he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience

[@jaydurych]

I don’t see how the other members of Congress are able to refrain from garroting Matt Gaetz when he behaves like this. What a pitiful excuse for a human being.

[@JD-yw7to]

Stop being partisan your dems do the same.

[@earlfrazier8331]

this is the type of things that the Republican party does,they come up with this so called evidence and ask questions about it, but won't let the witness answer the question, just like they did with justice Jackson, I wish he was that forthcoming about paying underage girls for sex

[@YZ250W1]

Matt is a whiner just like his orange idol.

[@michaelmccluskey1155]

@@JD-yw7to You say this while being partisan. Are you always so hypocritical?

[@stirlingfletcher7040]

Trumpanzees love Gaetz. He represents their "values" - the lowest common child-raping denominator.

[@YZ250W1]

Why was Matt the only one to vote against human trafficking legislation?

[@markfrost2707]

Ask the BOY he moved into his home then lied for years about him

[@JD-qx3lb]

Because he’s part of it

[@Clarkgriswood]

Oh I think I know why!

[@nicstone3141]

What about that shit

[@veronicawood8295]

Yep...because HE happened to be human trafficking at the time. What an utter POS he is.

[@PieterBreda]

The calm Austin and the barking little doggie.

[@alrohner8050]

Why is he still in congress? When is going to trial or did he pay somebody off???He is a complete waste in Congress!

[@jonstone2466]

Gaetz makes a fool of himself every time he opens his mouth.

[@derrillyager7946]

Yes, and he makes the Republican Party look bad. There's a saying I heard once , that if your adversary is making a mistake you should let him. However this is all of our government and the wasted time costs all of us tons of money. It is obvious that the Republican Party doesn't care what it costs they are out for their own political gain... Not for the good of the nation.

[@NThony1]

Not to his supporters tho

[@bocariley3421]

@@NThony1 So true.

[@1049berkeley]

@@NThony1 Sadly his supporters are as out to lunch as he is.

[@sylvielelievre3690]

Nahh, he just need to show up to look like a fool! Lol

[@gregoryferber3231]

"How do you make that assumption?" "I don't know" Matt Gaetz in a nutshell.

[@joseortega-us6rn]

That's the answer people gives when accuse others with out evidence I don't know, very childlike.

[@karlsindelar1965]

HA HA HA 👍

[@BLACK7MA]

What an SOB everytime he question the Secretary he then cuts him off.

[@user-wr9vi2ti4f]

I thought the defence Secretary was there to ANSWER questions not have to listen to gaetz

[@HAASgoggles]

As a veteran and someone who understands what’s being taught in these military academies and never so badly wanna punch a congressmen in the face for badly misrepresenting are military. Matt Gates wants last two weeks in Boot Camp, nor would he show up if asked.

[@anyastewart4206]

Probably has bone spurs -sarcasm- hahaha

[@dremac33]

Gaetz isn't used to dealing with adults. He's using to dealing with adolescents having spirited debates over milk and cookies...

[@charity4908]

Am telling you...they are annoying listening to them...🇰🇪

[@dejuanporter9236]

THANK YOU FOR SERVING THIS COUNTRY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@michaelwachendorf2096]

And to believe some of our military still supports these clowns 🤡. It's beyond me

[@harmbooij8241]

Geatz just doesn't know the difference between socialism and democratic socialism.

[@nhragold1922]

And apparently you don't know this is a constitutional Republic. It doesn't belong here

[@khill8645]

@@nhragold1922 You just planning on banning employee-owned co-ops, then? "You don't belong here, GTFO"?

[@Enfors]

I think you're thinking of "socialism" and "social democracy" (which is a specific type of ideology). There is nothing in "socialism" which means its democratic or non-democratic. You can have a capitalist dictatorship in the same way you can have democratic socialism.

[@warpedjaffas1]

@@nhragold1922 garbage. WTF has Constitutional Republic got to do with it?

[@koyaanisqatsi78]

@@nhragold1922 There's no room for the government having essential services at low to no cost in order to make them accessible or affordable for the whole population?

[@OneAfricanRace]

Now we know who the "big guy" actually is, thanks to Matt.

[@sdo917]

I like how Austin handled the SA dude

[@thewayfarer1571]

The sooner this dweeb moves to his new residence in jail the better.

[@jennamakesbugs]

Witnesses need to refuse to answer questions when the asker cannot be civil. Or sane.

[@richardhall916]

Unfortunately due to US code 567.766 trial part. And open forum questions and answers , THE ONLY option is to lay on floor, kick and scream, tantrum style, tears are optional

[@theblade9024]

Take one guest lecture from thousands. Pretend it has corrupt an entire organization. Act indignant. Talk over and disrespect the secretary of defense ignoring that Donnie was president just a few years ago and go for talking points. It is the Republican way. How disrespectful they are as they try get FOX air time.

[@cornelioflorian5200]

Or sane....

[@donniefleming9914]

@@theblade9024 I resent you calling him that name....LOL

[@madisongittens4007]

This was for a sound bite …

[@joannewilliams5469]

IM EMBARRASSED THAT you matt are still there ..THIS IS SO VERY SAD 😥

[@VR6NAVYVW]

I can't believe people are allowed to talk so rudely to others in such a high appointment of office. You would think they are supposed to be the best of us, yet they can't have a civilized debate/conversation. You would think that is the most basic necessity. That's the problem with the people who run our country, why no one can compromise or come to a consensus, and why nothing gets done. Can we talk to each other with a little bit of decency! Not agreeing does not mean the other person is less than you are!

[@TheCommentSmerf]

How is he even still able to be seen as a congressman?? The nerve of him.

[@kenhoward3512]

The idiocy of those who voted for him - and likely will, again.

[@suzanneweilepp3631]

Because his constituents eat this stuff up.

[@JustTheTruth-Please]

@@suzanneweilepp3631 This.

[@marliesyanke4580]

Gaetz is a jerk

[@mm5478]

Florida loves its child molesters. They vote them into office.

[@richardlambert4577]

I see how this works. Matt takes about four and a half minutes attacking a witness then allowing a witness 5 seconds to respond before launching a new attack.

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

The Tucker Carlson

[@bobbyf7317]

@@Ktgsvtrdg66 Another one that needs to go away Tucker C

[@bfhrd503x7]

Poor baby. That happens on both sides. Get over it.

[@cerebrophage7709]

@@bfhrd503x7 True enough. Repugnicunts are just better at it. I mean it's not like Rep. Porter doesn't offer someone a chance to speak in her fantastic sessions.

[@Stuart68505]

People like Matt are not helping this country. He needs to experience a little discipline such as low paid boot camp or some other voluntary national service before “serving” in Congress as a highly paid political troll.

[@JM-xp8te]

In late 2020, the Department of Justice opened an investigation into allegations that Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl in violation of federal sex trafficking laws, which Gaetz denied.[2] In April 2021, the House Ethics Committee also announced an investigation.

[@roygbiv5164]

Defense Secretary: How do you make that assessment? Make Gaetz: I dont know. Mhm.

[@e.g.4483]

Now we know why he likes “dating” minors….he wants total control. How is he not in jail already?!

[@stefanschleps8758]

Rich daddy.

[@BillyBob-fd5ht]

He is at the level IQ that would barely pass an elementary school conversation. This is what the republicans have for questions, my gosh

[@rdon3575]

Say what you want about Matt Gaetz But at least he does the speed limit in the school zones

[@seanswinton6242]

@@rdon3575 Yes, because he drives his car there like the person he is! He's a CREEP and his car does the same in school zones. How he isn't hated by the Qanon cult is beyond me!

[@mattkal71]

Because once again your falling for the Communist leftist narrative. He has a voice the left. Need evidence first bud.

[@thefishylife6823]

Honestly I'm not a Democrat disagree with a lot of wokeism but I am absolutely shocked that this guy can sit up there and say those things as if any of it is baked into reality it's just astounding that my district elect this clown to represent our district our state our country!!!!

[@Blackronin357]

Because that side of the fence is trying to deny any knowledge whatsoever on any critical thinking that would potentially keep people like him out of office. Woke-ism should not be something that is looked down on unless you think it's fine to be blind to political, societal, and environmental issues that effect not only yourself but the entire planet.

[@joannnelson9847]

Please Sir/Madam... Vote him out!!!!!

[@SamWestonJ]

I generally vote democrat, and all I can say is i miss the republicans you used to be able to have reasonable arguments with. This is not it. Let's get back to policy, not some wierdo boogeyman of wokeism in the military.

[@thompaulson5152]

Wokeizm is a made up term created by racist as a what a boutism to the argument of I didn't do it but I get the benefits

[@user-de9lk4pn4t]

Wokeism is a made up word by Fox News

[@rsm5412]

This guy is impossible to deal with. His arrogance is unlimited!

[@NDARYBC]

The only guy to vote against Human Trafficking,he haven"t WOKE up yet, what a shame

[@garrettmobley1181]

Well, he's also being investigated for Human trafficking....so....

[@courtneyscott5630]

@@garrettmobley1181 Exactly!!!!

[@BooEsq04]

Well, that would cut into his dating pool....

[@yaskyjr4592]

"Unless there is an overwhelming, compelling reason that our existing agencies in the federal government can't handle that problem, I vote no because voters in Northwest Florida did not send me to Washington to go and create more federal government," Gaetz said.

[@andrewreynolds9371]

@@yaskyjr4592 I just wonder how many of those voters are dumb enough to *still* believe lil Matt.

[@mg7685]

This guy trafficked a minor? And, he is in Congress still?

[@sebcw1204]

it's still technically only alleged.

[@michaelmarceau4863]

His friend sung, they have witnesses and texts that implicate him but you know, hunter Biden's laptop so it doesn't look too political.

[@StopWhining491]

Fine print: ...in Congress as a Republican.

[@psr076]

Justice department doesn’t seem to want to do the job.

[@alvargas5095]

Obviously the alleged trafficking in minors never happened otherwise he'd be behind bars. Stop watching the fake news CNN. I bet you wouldn't put money that Gaetz is convicted of any crime.

[@richardpowell8124]

This guy is the one that was in trouble with his lifestyle! He is reporting the news not making it!

[@commonsenseisnowasuperpowe5275]

Grandstanding and petty behavior should be illegal

[@px1015]

Secretary Austin: How do you make that assessment? Gaetz: I don’t know. Shut this boy down Secretary please for the sake of humanity! Smh

[@ssiowi]

Hey Florida, First District: this guy represents you. Good luck.

[@jorgeherter]

That's the problem...peak Florida Man.

[@brianabc83]

I feel bad for Florida since they got a bad rep for politicians, but its their own fault.

[@Maximus6423]

Why does any sane person answer Gaetz?

[@tradingtofreedom9947]

how is this even allowed ? this Gaet guy is the most annoying person ive ever heard

[@bonniesimpson1636]

I'm broken hearted for this country that a disrespectful loud crass lunatic like this appeals to such a large percentage of people here. It doesn't even seem like a lot of our new younger Congress people are familiar with or have any respect for the Constitution or how Congress works.. Kind of what they're there to uphold.

[@MeepChangeling]

It works how we say it works, or do you not understand what the Supreme Court, constitutional amendments, and laws are/are for?

[@AndrewBlucher]

Bonnie, you forgot to mention "arrogant".

[@sirragus2151]

it speaks volumes about the folks who continue to send this idiot to Congress

[@wdfktv8555]

I have frequently asked myself, who in their right mind would elect someone like Ted Cruz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt gaetz, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and the list goes on and on. Then 3 seconds later I realized I had answered my own question... "Who in their right mind".

[@bonniesimpson1636]

@@AndrewBlucher Seriously I could have used about 20 more adjectives but I'm trying to keep it clean. And if in this anything goes era where no one seems to ever pay a price for their %@#$? behavior he ever does get charged I'm guessing that arrogance is going to melt like a snowcone in July.

[@alexanderednie1205]

All from a man who’s never served a day

[@flex3xflex651]

Matt has more anger for his country than anybody, he needs to be watched thurly.

[@angyegeraldakari2688]

This Gaetzs man rant like a local hero 😂 🤣 to please himself

[@fffan2214]

And so now, let’s talk about Matt’s failures as a congressmen….

[@mariaarmas2217]

And he has many

[@johnnyb7628]

@@mariaarmas2217 HOW MANY DOES HE HAVE LMFAOOOOOOOO HOW MANY?! CAN YOU EVEN COUNT LMFAOOOOO 😆 🤣 😂 😆

[@BlackHearthguard]

@@johnnyb7628 Numbers don't go that high.

[@patriciamcaulay5176]

That's a long list, or a very short one, everything!

[@deborahgiuffre5494]

Starting with his haircut

[@Pyladin]

I bet Matt doesn't know shit about what the lecture was about, nor does he know anything about hypersonic weapons. Also, why does Matt have a problem with people trying to be aware of social and racial inequality in a society?

[@X2X2X438]

Because he is a white male

[@khill8645]

Yeah, there's a reason he tries to make it germane not because of the content itself, but the book it comes from. Also, the reply about hypersonics seems very carefully crafted as if to say "how stupid are you? We shouldn't be trying to compare weapon system capabilities in a hearing publicly broadcast to both allies and adversaries."

[@scottjordan7431]

Because socialism is the exact opposite of what republicans want. They want authoritarianism.

[@gusneg42]

The book he mentioned sounds very appealing.

[@noneshere]

Quota hiring has never helped any venue for the better, especially when it comes to defense.

[@monasteele1427]

Matt you gonna lose your job and go to JAIL

[@FrankBevins-kh7mq]

Him pointing out weakness helps or military or should but it’s hard for most to handle the truth.

[@angiesunnie8469]

Why is Matt Gaetz still able to speak at Congress? Why is he not indicted?!

[@darrenclark2027]

His skin tone

[@MonkeyKong21]

probably he was accused of things that didn't actually check-out in a court(?)

[@sheky275]

Because psychopaths are well suited for the job

[@ItsYaBoi888]

@@MonkeyKong21 fail

[@markarnsberg1591]

With everything that this guy has done in his life and what he's accused of doing he's still in office this just shows the hypocrisy of the former Republican party, unbelievable

[@aaronwilson8403]

What has he done?

[@TheMightyHams]

@@aaronwilson8403 He's under investigation for sex trafficking/ sex with an underage girl.

[@aaronwilson8403]

@@TheMightyHams When are you going to learn that the left goes after the right..Using lawsuits for nothing?

[@ellenspeaks6787]

Jerry in Florida vote for him and the other degenerates he parties with.

[@thorax9997]

yer not as unbelievable as Clown cable still not mentioning the laptop