Scandal-plagued, self-described ‘Firebrand’ Matt Gaetz keeps winning

Apr. 16, 2024 Politics

Leading the GOP coup against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a sex scandal have defined Matt Gaetz’s tenure in Congress. Yet the Florida Republican maintains influence with his party’s standard-bearer, Donald Trump.

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Guest:

Elaine Godfrey - staff writer at The Atlantic

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Ted Robbins

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