House Ethics report finds evidence Gaetz paid thousands for sex and drugs

The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017, according to a final draft of the panel’s report on the Florida Republican, obtained by CNN. The committee concluded in its bombshell document that Gaetz violated Florida state laws, including the state’s statutory rape law, as the GOP-led panel chose to take the rare step of releasing a report about a former member who resigned from Congress. Gaetz has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has pointed to the Justice Department declining to bring charges against him in 2023. In a statement Gaetz released on X last week after CNN reported that the committee had voted to release the report, Gaetz denied having sex with a minor or paying women for sex. “In my single days, I often sent funds to women I dated - even some I never dated but who asked. I dated several of these women for years,” Gaetz said. “It’s embarrassing, though not criminal, that I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life. I live a different life now.” #CNN #News

[Locos-ez]

In December 2017, the House passed an anti-trafficking bill 418 to 1. The 1 "no" vote was Matt Gaetz.

[missthechris]

Since Matt Gaetz is upset these allegations weren't presented in a courtroom, I say we formally charge him with these crimes, and give him what he wants: take him to court.

[tugolditocaribeno]

The hipocracy of these politicians is mind blowing. Here they have been campaigning for a safe America, anti immigration, anti abortionists, and teaching us how to say "Marry Christmas" while they are doing the devil's work behind the curtains.

[gustavolara]

Trump wanted him as America's top prosecutor, I wonder why?

[Moannarae]

Others involved in this case are in jail. Matt Gartz is the only one who didn't do time.hmmm

[derrickwarner]

The bigger issue is the people that tried to prevent the report from being released to the public, and federal and State prosecutors.

[DrMyEyes]

If you're a politician or in executive management, you get a pass. Average citizens go to jail. The justice system is corrupt.

[celiajeninereid]

All this and he'll NEVER see the inside of a jail.

[brooks]

Blamed it on his youth ( earlier in life)...he was 35...what an entitled creep...he, "I was single at the time"...lame...using public funds to pay off witnesses...disgusting

[clifftanch]

What a disgraceful choice for Attorney General. What competent President would nominate him?!

[kpokpojiji]

Gaetz' mistress was so shocked by the report that she quit middle school.

[justininvestor]

Excellent judgment by Donny to nominate Gaetz as attorney General he really hires the best .

[ImannFletcher]

Matt Gaetz is a terrible human and has evaded jail through congressional loopholes and personal contacts. What are we saying to victims of rape letting this predator walk free? This is an opportunity to touch many victims of this crime. ❤ I hope there is justice for the victim.

[Kevin-bbqz]

so you’re telling me the gop wanted to cover this up and make him AG

[safemoonboricua]

Nothing but just some Good Ol' Christian values.

[derekpayton]

So tell me why he's not sitting in jail with Diddy? He's got the complexion for protection.

[CloroxPresidente]

Matt Gaetz is an extreme gentleman, whenever he takes his date to a restaurant he always calls a head to make sure that they have a "Kid's Menu" for his date.

[eldenringer]

Matt could have sex with adults but he went looking and found children to have sex with. And his best friend and business partner is in prison for sex crimes.

[Helen_Francis]

Matt had the option of having sex with adults, but he chose to have sex with minors. His best friend and business partner is currently imprisoned for sex crimes.

[mrkeiths]

No wonder that he and the trumpster are so tight.