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Matt Gaetz’s First Major Prediction As News Host Comes True, Boosts Credibility

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On Capitol Hill, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) clinched the Speaker of the House position on the first ballot Friday, fulfilling a bold prediction made by Republican firebrand Matt Gaetz. The newly-minted news host’s call, made hours before the vote, proved accurate, cementing his credibility in his new role.

Gaetz, who recently transitioned from legislator to political commentator, confidently tweeted early Friday morning: “Mike Johnson will be elected Speaker today. On the first vote. People might like or dislike that. I’m just reporting the news.”

His prediction stirred skepticism from some, including fellow Republicans, as internal divisions within the GOP threatened to derail the process.

The vote for Speaker was far from guaranteed. Johnson initially fell just two votes short of the 218 needed to secure the gavel, with Republican holdouts Reps. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Keith Self (R-TX), and Thomas Massie (R-KY) declining to support him. Democrats, meanwhile, remained unified behind Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), casting all their votes for him.

The tide shifted mid-vote when Norman and Self flipped their positions, citing a desire to end the gridlock that had paralyzed the GOP-controlled House. Their change of heart, along with Massie’s decision to abstain, lowered the majority threshold, enabling Johnson to win.

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“This one didn’t age well,” wrote Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), only to follow up with, “Actually looks like mine didn’t age well.”

After being community noted on X, Gaetz again followed up with “I was right. @CommunityNotes was wrong. Just sayin.'”

Johnson’s election marks a significant victory for Republicans, who have struggled to present a unified front since reclaiming the House majority. The weeks-long battle to elect a Speaker had exposed deep fissures within the party, raising concerns about its ability to govern effectively. For Matt Gaetz, however, the day represents a personal triumph.

The former U.S. Representative has been in the spotlight for a series of significant events recently. In November, President-elect Trump nominated him for the position of U.S. Attorney General, prompting Gaetz to resign from his congressional seat. However, due to ongoing allegations and concerns about his qualifications, he faced opposition from Senate Republicans and withdrew his nomination in late November, announcing that he would not return to Congress. Following these tumultuous events, Gaetz transitioned to a media role, starting a weeknight political talk show on One America News Network, which began airing in January this year.

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