Former Congressman Matt Gaetz has sent political watchers into a frenzy with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter) promising to expose “corruption, treason, and betrayal” in Washington, D.C. The Florida Republican’s remarks came in response to a report from Quiver Quantitative, which highlighted a suspicious stock trade by a U.S. congressman involving Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO).
“Stock trading is such a huge part of Congress. It shouldn’t be. I can’t wait to tell all these stories of corruption, treason, and betrayal. Coming soon,” Gaetz wrote, fueling speculation about the revelations he might share.
The Quiver Quantitative report detailed a suspiciously timed purchase of FICO stock by an unnamed congressman in May. Since that transaction, the stock’s value has soared by 108%. While Gaetz didn’t directly implicate any individual, his response suggests he has insider knowledge of similar financial dealings, amplifying concerns about the ethics of stock trading among lawmakers.
This issue is hardly new. Congress has faced years of criticism for members allegedly using insider information to profit from stock trades, despite the 2012 STOCK Act, which was designed to curb such behavior. Enforcement of the act has been widely criticized as weak, and public distrust in lawmakers remains high.
Gaetz’s comments couldn’t come at a more pivotal moment. After being nominated for Attorney General by President-elect Trump, Gaetz resigned from Congress, halting an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of misconduct. Days later, he withdrew his attorney general candidacy, citing the need to avoid becoming a distraction to Trump’s administration.
Now, free from public office, Gaetz appears ready to pivot toward exposing what he sees as systemic corruption in the halls of power. Speaking to Charlie Kirk in his first interview since withdrawing from the attorney general race, Gaetz doubled down on his commitment to Trump’s vision and hinted at his next chapter.
“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch,” Gaetz said. While he dismissed the idea of running for Congress again, he expressed optimism about his successor and reiterated his support for Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general.
“Pam Bondi is going to be a phenomenal attorney general for Donald Trump,” Gaetz said, calling her a “bright legal mind” with the toughness needed for the role. As for his next move, Gaetz’s post suggests he may step into the role of a whistleblower, potentially shaking the foundations of Washington’s political elite.