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)