Paul Anthony Gosar (born November 27, 1958) is an American far-right politician and dentist who has represented Arizona's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023 and represented Arizona's 4th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. A Republican, he was elected in 2010 to represent the neighboring 1st congressional district until redistricting. Gosar's support of conspiracy theories, his extreme opposition to abortion and contraception, his alleged connections to Holocaust deniers, and his alleged ties to far-right militant groups such as the Proud Boys
and Oath Keepers, have sparked controversy. Gosar opposes the Affordable Care Act, abortion, gun control, and immigration. He has been a strong ally of former president Donald Trump, and voted to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Gosar was censured by the U.S. House of Representatives and stripped of his committee assignments in November 2021; it was the first House censure since 2010 and only the 24th in U.S. history. The censure came after Gosar posted a video on social media depicting himself as Attack on Titan character Eren Yeager killing a Titan with the superimposed face of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking one with President Joe Biden's. In January 2023, after Republicans won control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections, they restored Gosar to all of his committee assignments
and Oath Keepers, have sparked controversy. Gosar opposes the Affordable Care Act, abortion, gun control, and immigration. He has been a strong ally of former president Donald Trump, and voted to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Gosar was censured by the U.S. House of Representatives and stripped of his committee assignments in November 2021; it was the first House censure since 2010 and only the 24th in U.S. history. The censure came after Gosar posted a video on social media depicting himself as Attack on Titan character Eren Yeager killing a Titan with the superimposed face of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking one with President Joe Biden's. In January 2023, after Republicans won control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections, they restored Gosar to all of his committee assignments
Mike Johnson Wins! (Sort of)
First, six Republican members — all of whom are associated with the House Freedom Caucus — didn’t vote when their names were called. They were: Andy Biggs of Arizona, Andrew Clyde of Georgia, Mike Cloud of Texas, Paul Gosar of Arizona, Andy Harris of Maryland and Chip Roy of Texas.
Second, three House members voted for someone other than Johnson: Massie, who voted for Tom Emmer, Ralph Norman (voted for Jim Jordan) and Keith Self (Byron Donalds). (Substack 1/3/25) READMORE>>>>>
First, six Republican members — all of whom are associated with the House Freedom Caucus — didn’t vote when their names were called. They were: Andy Biggs of Arizona, Andrew Clyde of Georgia, Mike Cloud of Texas, Paul Gosar of Arizona, Andy Harris of Maryland and Chip Roy of Texas.
Second, three House members voted for someone other than Johnson: Massie, who voted for Tom Emmer, Ralph Norman (voted for Jim Jordan) and Keith Self (Byron Donalds). (Substack 1/3/25) READMORE>>>>>
'Fitting that it's orange': GOP lawmaker's idea for $500 bill with Trump's face ridiculed
Sen. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) put forward legislation to have the 45th president be the fixed portrait on the $500 bill. On Wednesday, Gosar authored the Treasury Reserve Unveiling Memorable Portrait Act or "TRUMP Act of 2024." "To amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $500 Federal Reserve notes featuring he portraits of the 45th President of the United States," the bill reads.
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Sen. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) put forward legislation to have the 45th president be the fixed portrait on the $500 bill. On Wednesday, Gosar authored the Treasury Reserve Unveiling Memorable Portrait Act or "TRUMP Act of 2024." "To amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $500 Federal Reserve notes featuring he portraits of the 45th President of the United States," the bill reads.
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GOP lawmakers conflate standard FBI policies with an assassination attempt on Trump
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., posted on X that President Joe Biden “ordered the hit on Trump at Mar-a-Lago,” Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida..” (NBC News 5/21/24)READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., posted on X that President Joe Biden “ordered the hit on Trump at Mar-a-Lago,” Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida..” (NBC News 5/21/24)READ MORE>>>>>
How the GOP’s rewriting of Jan. 6 paved the way for Trump’s comeback
Attempts to minimize, excuse or deny the violence of that day began with people returning home from the mob and intensified with family members of rioters, including the mother of a woman killed at the Capitol. Their cause became championed by pro-Trump writers Julie Kelly and Darren Beattie, and amplified by prominent right-wing media figures. The grass-roots and media pressure then spread from far-right lawmakers such as Reps. Paul A. Gosar and Marjorie Taylor Greene to take over the Republican mainstream.
(Isaac Arnsdorf/Washington Post 1/6/24)
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Attempts to minimize, excuse or deny the violence of that day began with people returning home from the mob and intensified with family members of rioters, including the mother of a woman killed at the Capitol. Their cause became championed by pro-Trump writers Julie Kelly and Darren Beattie, and amplified by prominent right-wing media figures. The grass-roots and media pressure then spread from far-right lawmakers such as Reps. Paul A. Gosar and Marjorie Taylor Greene to take over the Republican mainstream.
(Isaac Arnsdorf/Washington Post 1/6/24)
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Vice: Gab Founder Andrew Torba Wants to Build a Christian Nationalist Internet
Arizona state sen. Wendy Rogers and Arizona state rep. Mark Finchem (who is running for secretary of state) touted their endorsements from Torba earlier this summer—Rogers even declared herself part of the “#GabCaucus.” Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano was forced to disavow Torba following reports that he’d paid the Gab CEO thousands of dollars as a consultant. U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz all maintain Gab accounts. Greene, who has identified herself as a Christian nationalist, previously paid at least nearly $40,000 in marketing costs to Gab. .9.29.22
Arizona state sen. Wendy Rogers and Arizona state rep. Mark Finchem (who is running for secretary of state) touted their endorsements from Torba earlier this summer—Rogers even declared herself part of the “#GabCaucus.” Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano was forced to disavow Torba following reports that he’d paid the Gab CEO thousands of dollars as a consultant. U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar and Matt Gaetz all maintain Gab accounts. Greene, who has identified herself as a Christian nationalist, previously paid at least nearly $40,000 in marketing costs to Gab. .9.29.22
Nov 19, 2021: Merced Sun-Star: If Kevin McCarthy can’t see the truth about ugly and violent video, Fresno doesn’t need him
Paul Gosar of Arizona, posted an animated video on Twitter that portrayed him stabbing Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York in the neck. Blood spurts out of her wound. Gosar then flies to a large image of President Biden to battle him.
Paul Gosar of Arizona, posted an animated video on Twitter that portrayed him stabbing Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York in the neck. Blood spurts out of her wound. Gosar then flies to a large image of President Biden to battle him.
November 12, 2021:
GOP Congressman Paul Gosar publishes a tweet threatening the life of AOC and Pres. Biden. The GOP remains silent about it. Have they all been radicalized now?
Once upon a time if ANYONE threatened an elected officials life the FBI showed up almost immediately.
Ignoring it breeds escalation.
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GOP Congressman Paul Gosar publishes a tweet threatening the life of AOC and Pres. Biden. The GOP remains silent about it. Have they all been radicalized now?
Once upon a time if ANYONE threatened an elected officials life the FBI showed up almost immediately.
Ignoring it breeds escalation.
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Nov 11, 2021: Washington Post: House Democrats introduce resolution to censure Rep. Gosar over animated video that depicted him killing Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
A group of House Democrats is introducing a resolution to censure Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.) for posting an altered, animated video that depicts him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and swinging two swords at President Biden.
A group of House Democrats is introducing a resolution to censure Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.) for posting an altered, animated video that depicts him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and swinging two swords at President Biden.
Nov 9, 2021: MassLive: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Rep. Paul Gosar ‘creepy’ after he posts ‘fantasy video’ of killing her
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and others have condemned Rep. Paul Gosar after the Arizona Republican tweeted an altered anime video that depicted him killing her with a sword and attacking President Joe Biden.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and others have condemned Rep. Paul Gosar after the Arizona Republican tweeted an altered anime video that depicted him killing her with a sword and attacking President Joe Biden.
Nov 8, 2021: Yahoo: Twitter flags GOP lawmaker's anime video depicting him killing Ocasio-Cortez, attacking Biden
Twitter added a warning label Monday to a tweet from a Republican lawmaker that depicted an animated killing of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and an attack on President Joe Biden — saying the post violated the company's rules about "hateful conduct."
But the tweet, from Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., will remain accessible for the "public interest," Twitter said in its notice.
Twitter added a warning label Monday to a tweet from a Republican lawmaker that depicted an animated killing of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and an attack on President Joe Biden — saying the post violated the company's rules about "hateful conduct."
But the tweet, from Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., will remain accessible for the "public interest," Twitter said in its notice.
The primary difference between intelligence and stupidity is that there are limits to intelligence.
