Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is reportedly poised to become an anchor for the pro-Trump One America News Network (OAN) after withdrawing from his nomination for U.S. attorney general in the Trump administration. CNN national correspondent Kristen Holmes reported Monday that Gaetz is �expected to join One America News Network as an anchor,� citing a source familiar with the matter.

Gaetz�s wife, Ginger Gaetz, appeared to hint at the move in a social media post on Sunday, sharing a photo of the former congressman with the caption, �Big news coming next week!�

Gaetz resigned abruptly from Congress last month after being tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for the attorney general role. However, he withdrew from consideration shortly afterward, citing insufficient Senate support for his confirmation.

�While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,� Gaetz said in a statement. �There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I�ll be withdrawing my name from consideration.�

The withdrawal followed scrutiny from a House Ethics Committee investigation into salacious allegations which he denies. The Department of Justice also declined to bring charges after a probe into the matter.

Gaetz�s transition to media is not entirely surprising, given his prior experience as a guest host. In 2023, he filled in multiple times on Newsmax, OAN�s rival conservative network. At one point, his hosting stint helped Newsmax outpace CNN in ratings.

The decision to allow a sitting congressman to guest host raised concerns at the time, with one Newsmax staffer calling it �the worst idea I�ve heard in a long time.� Despite the criticism, Gaetz�s on-air presence drew a strong audience, signaling his potential as a media figure.

If the reports are confirmed, Gaetz�s arrival at OAN would mark a significant addition to the network, which has positioned itself as a staunch defender of Trump and his policies. Known for his fiery rhetoric and unwavering loyalty to Trump, Gaetz is likely to bolster OAN�s appeal among its core audience.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)