Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee amid sex-trafficking investigation

Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee due to a federal sex-trafficking investigation. Gaetz is accused of making payments to women involved in drug-fueled sex parties. Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives and may be considered as Florida's next senior senator.

Allegations of sexual encounters involving Rep. Matt Gaetz

The woman who was 17 at the time testified to having two sexual encounters with then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of which involved another adult woman. Gaetz has denied the allegations and backed out as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee. The House Ethics Committee is facing pressure to release the final report of their investigation.

Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Nomination Amid Federal Investigation

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee due to a federal sex-trafficking investigation. Gaetz faced allegations of drug-fueled sex parties and payments to women. Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives and potential Senate nomination by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump praised Gaetz and named other potential picks for the Senate seat. Gaetz denied all accusations and has not been formally charged.

Federal Investigation into Matt Gaetz's Involvement with Women and Sex Parties

A document obtained by The New York Times reveals a trail of payments from Matt Gaetz to women for sex parties, including a 17-year-old girl. The federal investigation did not lead to charges. Gaetz denies the accusations. The House Ethics Committee obtained the document but deadlocked on releasing a report. Gaetz's communication director blamed the Justice Department for leaking classified materials. The investigation involved Venmo transactions and testimonies from women paid by Gaetz.

House vote on releasing Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz

Rep. Sean Casten plans to trigger a vote in the House to release the Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, despite Gaetz no longer being a member. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the release, citing a precedent concern.

House Ethics Committee Investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz

House Ethics Committee investigators have interviewed several women who were witnesses in the DOJ probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz, with some alleging payments for sex and drug-filled parties. Gaetz denies all allegations and claims exoneration in every investigation. The committee continues to review allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and obstruction of government investigations.

House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that Rep. Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs and attended parties with underage individuals. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing and the Justice Department declined to bring charges against him. The probe involves questions about drug use, sexual activities, and connections to other individuals. Gaetz has criticized the Ethics Committee for targeting him.