House GOP ANNOUNCES Decision on GAETZ REPORT

Summary

Summary of "House GOP ANNOUNCES Decision on GAETZ REPORT" Episode

Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Host: MeidasTouch Network (Ben Misellis, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas)
Episode Title: House GOP ANNOUNCES Decision on GAETZ REPORT
Release Date: November 21, 2024

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Introduction

In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, host Ben Misellis delves into the controversial decision by the House GOP to block the release of an ethics report concerning Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's attorney general pick. The discussion is marked by intense political analysis, brotherly banter, and a strong emphasis on defending democracy against what the hosts perceive as Republican obstructionism.

Key Topics and Discussions

1. Blocking of the Gaetz Ethics Report

Ben Misellis opens the discussion by detailing the recent actions of the House Ethics Committee. He explains that Republicans have voted to prevent the release of an ethics report that allegedly details serious misconduct by Matt Gaetz, including accusations of child sex trafficking, drug abuse, and obstruction of justice.

• Quote:
  Ben Misellis [00:18]: "The Republicans on the committee voted to block the release of the ethics report. Thus, the ethics report will not be released by the House of Representatives, which had jurisdiction."

2. Matt Gaetz's Nomination and Resignation

Misellis highlights Gaetz's resignation from Congress following his nomination to become the Attorney General, a position which is meant to be the highest law enforcement role in the U.S. He underscores the gravity of the allegations against Gaetz and questions his suitability for the role.

• Quote:
  Ben Misellis [00:33]: "The House Ethics Committee voted and Republicans voted to block the release of the report. This comes as Matt Gaetz was walking around the halls of Capitol Hill today with Donald Trump's vice president elect, J.D. Vance, and Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and others."

3. Republican Strategy and Allegations of Corruption

The episode discusses the broader strategy of the GOP in handling ethics reports, suggesting that Republicans are selectively releasing information to harm their political opponents while protecting their own members from scandal. Misellis accuses Republicans of using extortion tactics, leveraging relationships with controversial figures like Jeffrey Epstein to dissuade the release of damaging reports.

• Quote:
  Ben Misellis [04:00]: "She's telling her Republican colleagues the entire Jeffrey Epstein files, tapes, recordings, witness interviews, but not just those. Epstein isn't the only asset. So if we're going to dance, let's dance in the sunlight."

4. Social Media and Public Perception

Misellis touches on the role of social media in shaping public perception, noting how MAGA supporters are actively promoting the nomination of Gaetz despite the allegations. He criticizes the narrative that appointing Gaetz serves to "own the libs," arguing that it instead exposes deep-seated corruption within the Republican Party.

• Quote:
  Ben Misellis [03:15]: "They're knowingly covering up sex trafficking allegations with very specific details to try to help Matt Gaetz."

5. Statements from Political Figures

The podcast includes excerpts from statements made by GOP members such as Jim Jordan and Rick Scott, who defend the decision to block the ethics report and support Gaetz's nomination. Misellis analyzes these statements, portraying them as attempts to undermine democratic accountability.

• Quotes:
  Jim Jordan [07:26]: "Strongly request the Ethics Committee not issue report because that is not the way we do things in the House."
  Rick Scott [09:34]: "Yes, the president has won a mandate and he will use all lawful constitutional means to fulfill that mandate on behalf of the people who voted for him in record numbers."

6. Donald Trump's Involvement and Critique

Misellis criticizes former President Donald Trump for his role in the nomination process, suggesting that Trump's actions are aimed at dismantling governmental departments and institutions. He references Trump's directives to Congress members and highlights perceived mismanagement of funds, such as the promotion of overpriced Trump guitars.

• Quote:
  Ben Misellis [04:50]: "Donald Trump is, you see all of his moves right now, quite literally picking people to lead the cabinets who will destroy the departments, destroy the government. That's his goal."

Notable Insights and Conclusions

• Accountability and Transparency:
  The episode emphasizes the importance of transparency in government, arguing that blocking the ethics report undermines democratic principles and allows unethical individuals to attain high-ranking positions without scrutiny.

• Political Maneuvering:
  Misellis portrays the GOP's actions as deliberate attempts to protect party members from accountability while advancing their political agenda, thereby threatening the integrity of American democracy.

• Public Awareness:
  A significant portion of the discussion urges listeners to remain vigilant and informed, highlighting the necessity of media outlets like MeidasTouch in combating misinformation and holding political figures accountable.

• Call to Action:
  The podcast concludes with a passionate appeal to listeners to subscribe and support the MeidasTouch Network, positioning it as a crucial platform for truth and democratic support.

Additional Elements

• Advertisements:
  The episode includes a sponsored segment for Wild Grain, promoting their subscription boxes for artisanal baked goods. As per the user instructions, this section is acknowledged but not elaborated upon within the summary.

• Interactive Content:
  Ben Misellis encourages audience engagement by urging listeners to subscribe to the podcast and stay updated through their newsletter, aiming to expand their subscriber base and influence.

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Conclusion

In "House GOP ANNOUNCES Decision on GAETZ REPORT," The MeidasTouch Podcast delivers a critical analysis of the GOP's handling of the Matt Gaetz ethics report. Through detailed discussions, impactful quotes, and a passionate stance on defending democratic values, Ben Misellis and the Meiselas brothers present a compelling narrative on political accountability and the perceived threats posed by Republican obstructionism. The episode serves as a call to action for listeners to stay informed and support platforms that advocate for transparency and integrity in government.

Transcript

[Ben Misellis]

Mr. Chairman.

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[Jim Jordan]

He wants to go.

[Ben Misellis]

What you are watching there are members of Congress leaving the Ethics Committee meeting where the Republicans voted to block the release of the ethics report into Donald Trump's attorney general pick, Matt Gates. The ethics report is believed to describe in very specific detail how Matt Gates engaged in child sex trafficking with multiple children victims, as well as how Matt Gaetz engaged in rampant drug abuse, as well as how Matt Gates engaged in obstruction of justice. But the Republicans on the committee voted to block the release of the ethics report. Thus, the ethics report will not be release by the House of Representatives, which had jurisdiction. You'll recall that Matt Gaetz resigned his position as a member of Congress after Donald Trump nominated him to be the highest law enforcement position in the United States of America. The Attorney General. That's right. Let me just repeat it again. The House Ethics Committee voted and Republicans voted to block the release of the report. This comes as Matt Gaetz was walking around the halls of Capitol Hill today with Donald Trump's vice president elect, J.D. vance, and Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State. Marco Rubio and others. And a lot of the MAGA supporters were posting this. Gates, Rubio, Vance, seen this am together on Capitol Hill. He's getting confirmed. Sorry, libs. So the way the magazines are talking about this, this is a great way to own the libs by having someone who may have engaged in child sex trafficking with multiple children victims to become Attorney General, also someone who's actually practiced law in a courtroom before, at least to any meaningful degree. So zero trial experience, also putting that unqualified person to be Attorney General. Look, Donald Trump gave a directive to members of Congress and to senators today as well. Here's what Donald Trump posted. He says, this is what the radical left lunatics do to people. They dirty them up, they destroy them and they spit them out. They are trying that right now with some great American patriots who are only trying to fix the mess that the Democrats have made of our country. Then he puts in all caps, we will win. Exclamation point, exclamation point maga. Shortly thereafter, Donald Trump then made a post selling Trump guitars for $2,500 per guitar, which don't get delivered for at least five to six months. That's how Donald Trump is spending his time. We also learned today, first via ABC News, that Matt gaetz sent over $10,000 in Venmo payments to the two women who testified about Matt Gates sex trafficking charges and allegations. Here you see the Venmo payments that were made $500, $514, $772. And they were accompanied by Venmo notes to the girls, such as being my friend, being awesome just because travel expenses. There's other ones here like car deductible cartridges. Love you refreshments. These were the payments made to the individuals who testified before the House Ethics Committee. Also, there's this check right here for $750 to the girls. And it was written to with the memo reading tuition reimbursement. I think there was a total of about 27 Venmo payments totaling $10,000 that were made. Now this also comes as Marjorie Taylor Greene. She is aware of numerous other Republicans who have similar situations to Matt Gaetz and who may be affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein and other sex traffickers like Jeffrey Epstein. And so one of the ways these MAGAs threatened other MAGA Republicans not to release the ethics report is by essentially extorting them, saying, we know your relationships with Epstein. We know that you are pedos and we will tell the world about you if you release the ethics report about Matt Gaetz. After Donald Trump nominated Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General of the United States, Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote for my Republican colleagues in the House and Senate, if we are going to release ethics reports and rip apart our own that Trump has appointed and put it all out there for the American people to see. Yes, all the ethics reports and claims, including the one I filed, all your sexual harassment and assault claims that were secretly settled, paying off victims with taxpayer money. Mind you, she's talking about her Republican colleagues right here. Then she goes on to tell her Republican colleagues the entire Jeffrey Epstein files, tapes, recordings, witness interviews, but not just those. There's more. Epstein wasn't isn't the only asset. So if we're going to dance, let's dance in the sunlight. And apparently that combined with Donald Trump, who's been found liable for sexual assault by a jury, their comments convince the Republicans to block the release of this report. It is just so. It would be stunning and shocking if this wasn't who Donald Trump is.

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[Ben Misellis]

A S at checkout MAGA Mike Johnson was also on record as saying that he did not want to release the report that would have showed or could have showed that Matt Gaetz was involved in child sex trafficking. Here's MAGA Mike Johnson saying that play the clip.

[Jim Jordan]

I'm going to.

[Ben Misellis]

Request, I'm going to.

[Jim Jordan]

Strongly request the Ethics Committee not issue.

[Ben Misellis]

Report because that is not the way.

[Jim Jordan]

We do things in the House and I think that would be a terrible question. So.

[Ben Misellis]

And here's Jim Jordan, who before he was a member of Congress when he was a member of the wrestling coaching staff at the Ohio State University, he was well known for covering up sexual abuse by the wrestling coach at the Ohio State. Here. Jim Jordan says, nope, we're not releasing this report. We're keeping this report hush hush because that's what Republicans do, the party of pedos. Here's Jim Jordan. Play the clip.

[Dick Durbin]

And Congressman Jordan, do you have any sense about what will happen with that House ethics report that was supposed to come out Friday? Remember, Gates had been accused of things and no prosecution had been continued. It had been dropped. But Dick Durbin's trying to get his hands on that report, obviously to leak it out to hurt President Trump. What is your sense on that?

[Jim Jordan]

Well, it's my understanding that is not supposed to go public. So if it's not supposed to, under the rules, it shouldn't go public. And what I know about Matt Gaetz is one of the best members we had on our committee in my time in Congress, which has been a while. I don't know. There are very few people who have the cross examination skills he does. And I want someone in the Justice Department who's not going to say moms and dads at school board meeting needs to be investigated. I want someone at the Justice Department who's going to say it's wrong for the FBI to do a memorandum and say that pro life Catholics are extremists. I want someone at the Justice Department who can tell us who planted the pipe bombs on January 6, who leaked the Dobbs opinion, who put cocaine at the White House instead of all the other stuff they seem to be focused on.

[Ben Misellis]

Oh, and then by the way, you had Stephen Miller last night on Hannity also saying that regardless, they were going to push Matt Gaetz through and Tulsi Gabbard through and RFK through and others through recess appointments. Here is what he said.

[Rick Scott]

If there are some cabinet appointments that become troublesome, will the president use the recess appointment process?

[Jim Jordan]

Yes, the president has won a mandate and he will use all lawful constitutional means to fulfill that maintained on behalf of the people who voted for him in record numbers.

[Rick Scott]

All right.

[Ben Misellis]

And here is what MAGA Republican Senator Rick Scott said earlier as well. Play the clip. One quick question. Where do you stand on recess appointments? Mitch McConnell, it's reported, has said that there's not going to be any recess appointments. Would you support recess appointments?

[Rick Scott]

I think we've got to do everything. Everything's got to be on the table to get Donald Trump nominees approved as quickly as possible. When Trump became president in January 2017, his nominees did not get through quickly. That has got to change. So either we've got to get them through the Senate or if we need to do recess appointments, we should do recess appointments.

[Ben Misellis]

So that is where we are at, folks. The MAGA Republicans going all in on covering up sex trafficking allegations. I just want to be very clear, okay, if there were anything that would have demonstrated that Gates didn't do this, don't you think they would have released this report? Don't you think that would have been made public then? So they are knowingly covering up sex trafficking allegations with very specific details to try to help Matt Gaetz. That's what the Republicans are doing right now. And Donald Trump is, you see all of his moves right now, quite literally picking people to lead the cabinets who will destroy the departments, destroy the government. That's his goal. What did you think he meant when he said ra? Retribution. He's going to destroy the United States of America. You see him doing it right there? So wake up, people, because that's what's happening right now before our very eyes. And if that doesn't piss you, I don't care what political party. You're not owning the libs by having a sex trafficker be the attorney general. You're owning the cut. You're owning yourself. You're acting ridiculous. Disgraceful. Shameful. I'm Ben Misellis. This is the Midas Touch Network. Hit subscribe. We need to get to 4 million subscribers immediately. Let's grow this as big as we can because corporate media ain't doing any favors by the but make sure you hit subscribe right now. Love this video. Make sure you stay up to date on the latest breaking news and all things Midas by signing up to the Midas Touch newsletter@midas touch.com newsletter.