One source, granted anonymity, noted that the House Ethics Committee report concerning Gaetz was 'a major blow to his chances' for running the Justice Department due to its damning revelations, which were far worse than Gaetz claimed. While there was no actual crime leading to an FBI investigation, the report’s heinous details prompted significant concern among Team Trump about the potential damage to their incoming administration, necessitating a distancing from Gaetz.
Another source from Trump’s campaign commented on Gaetz’s confrontation with the sexual misconduct allegations, stating he 'denied, denied, denied.' Trump believed Gaetz at face value, showcasing the deep trust the President-elect placed in his cabinet nominees without full verification of their claims. This misplaced trust ultimately became problematic as Gaetz faced increasing scrutiny and accusations.
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