Former Florida Rep. Gaetz Joins One America News TV Network

Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) speaks to reporters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is joining One America News (OAN), the television network announced on Dec. 10.

Gaetz, 42, will anchor his own program, dubbed “The Matt Gaetz Show,” OAN said. The show will air at 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

“I could not be more excited to join the One America News family,” Gaetz said in a video released by the company. “The best reporting, the best analysis, and the most in-depth coverage of the Trump administration is going to come from our team.”

President-elect Donald Trump tabbed Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general. Gaetz resigned to pursue the post, which requires Senate confirmation. After some senators, including some Republicans, expressed concerns with the nomination, Gaetz withdrew from consideration in November.

Gaetz said at the time that he was “fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history.”

OAN was launched in 2013 by Herring Networks. The company is owned by the Herring family, with operations in California and Washington.

Gaetz will also co-host a weekly podcast with Dan Ball, another employee at the network.

“We’ve been big fans of Matt Gaetz from day one,” Ball said in a statement. “We admire his leadership and authenticity, and we’re confident he’ll really connect with our viewers.

“It’s an exciting partnership that’s going to take OAN to the next level.”

Gaetz said he has sources and insights that will help him cover the Trump administration and other topics.

“We’re going to have the must-see information so that you know what’s going on with President Trump, with Congress, all around the country,” he said.

Gaetz represented Florida’s First Congressional District from 2017 to November 2024, when he stepped down shortly after winning reelection. Gaetz was born in Florida and grew up in Fort Walton Beach. He graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree before going to William & Mary Law School and earning a law degree. He was a Florida state senator before beginning to serve in Congress.