Matt Gaetz Considers Florida Governor Run Despite Ethics Scandals

The former congressman and current TV host is weighing a 2026 gubernatorial bid, dismissing allegations of misconduct as politically motivated.

Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman and current One America News host, has stated he is considering a run for Florida governor in 2026.
Gaetz's potential candidacy follows his resignation from Congress in November after being nominated and later withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general.
A December report by the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of Gaetz engaging in misconduct, including alleged statutory rape, drug use, and payments for sex, which he denies.
Gaetz claims the allegations are false and asserts they have never hindered his ability to win elections in the past.
If he runs, Gaetz says he will focus on addressing Florida’s insurance crisis and positioning himself as the most pro-consumer Republican candidate.