A report by the Congressional Committee on Ethics reveals that Matt Gaetz, between 2017 and 2020, allegedly paid women for sex, including a minor. This includes accusations of serious violations, such as statutory rape and obstruction of Congress. Despite strong evidence, Gaetz vehemently denies the allegations, framing them as politically motivated and questioning the timing of the report's release.
In attempting to defend himself, Gaetz tweeted, "Giving funds to someone you are dating that they didn't ask for and that isn't charged for sex is now prostitution?!?" His argument underlines his view that the allegations against him are unfounded and that the ethics report lacks appropriate judicial context for his defense.
The 37-page report is the culmination of a nearly five-year bipartisan investigation into Gaetz’s conduct. Its release comes after a significant shift in the committee dynamics, where a Republican member joined Democrats in a secret vote. This indicates a level of bipartisan consensus on the behavior in question, despite Gaetz's long-standing political connections.
Gaetz resigned shortly before an anticipated appointment by Trump, hoping to avoid the scandal's fallout. He has consistently maintained that the committee lacks jurisdiction over former members, leveraging this argument to dismiss the report as an unfair attack rather than a legitimate inquiry.
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