Coverage dated November 17, 2021

Gaetz says Rittenhouse would make 'great' intern

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BizPac Review
Matt Gaetz, Newsmax both want to offer Rittenhouse a job: 'make a pretty good congressional intern’ (opens BizPac Review)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Matt Gaetz believes Kyle Rittenhouse has congressional potential and should take a job as his intern once the trial's over.
The Hill
Gaetz says Rittenhouse would make 'great' intern (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Truthout
Kyle Rittenhouse Is on Trial for Murder. Matt Gaetz Says He'd Be a Good Intern. (opens Truthout)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Gaetz himself is currently under investigation for allegedly violating federal sex trafficking laws.
Towleroad Gay News
Matt Gaetz May Hire Kyle Rittenhouse As Congressional Intern, Republican Politician Thinks Accused Murderer Is 'Not Guilty' (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Matt Gaetzhas his eyes on Kyle Rittenhouse while the embattled teenager is on trial for murder after fatally shooting two Black Lives Matter protestors and
Orlando Weekly
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wants Kyle Rittenhouse to be his congressional intern (opens Orlando Weekly)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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If there were qualifications for working in the halls of Congress, we doubt Matt Gaetz would get in. The Panhandle representative has spent the last...
Insider
Matt Gaetz said his office is open to hiring Kyle Rittenhouse as a congressional intern if he's 'interested in helping the country in additional ways' (opens Insider)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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A 12-member jury is currently deliberating whether Rittenhouse is guilty of five felony charges, including first-degree homicide.
The Daily Dot
'Gaetz hopes Kyle Rittenhouse has friends who are underage girls': Matt Gaetz's history with teens resurfaces after internship offer (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Rep. Matt Gaetz said today that he would like for Kyle Rittenhouse, who is standing trial for murder, to be his intern.
Newsweek
Matt Gaetz wants to hire Kyle Rittenhouse as a congressional intern (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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The Florida congressman wants to reach out to 18-year-old to see if he'd be "interested in helping the country in additional ways" if acquitted.
Washington Examiner
Matt Gaetz open to hiring Kyle Rittenhouse as intern if acquitted (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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If Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted in court, he could have a new career opportunity ahead of him.
Fox News
Rep. Gaetz floats Rittenhouse as good candidate for congressional intern (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz suggested on Wednesday that 18-year-old alleged Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse would be a good fit as a congressional intern, possibly in Gaetz’s office.
NBC News
Matt Gaetz says he’s open to hiring Kyle Rittenhouse as an intern (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 17, 2021
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Republican Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz said he believes Kyle Rittenhouse is innocent and he would consider hiring him as a congressional intern.