Federal investigators have uncovered evidence linking Matt Gaetz to a series of payments made on Venmo to women who claim they were hired for sex. The document obtained by The New York Times reveals a network of transactions between Gaetz and numerous friends and associates involved in drug-fueled sex parties.
According to the document, two women testified that Gaetz paid them for sex, totaling around $10,000. The investigation into Gaetz, who was President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, revealed that he and a friend used Venmo to send money to individuals linked to these parties from 2017 to 2020.
One recipient of payments from Gaetz’s friend was a woman who, sources say, was only 17 years old when she attended one of the gatherings. Despite these findings, Gaetz, who served as a congressman for Florida until recently, has denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department closed the investigation without filing charges against him.
In an attempt to garner support for his nomination, Vice President-elect JD Vance accompanied Gaetz to Capitol Hill. Republican senators, however, remain skeptical about his confirmation. The House Ethics Committee, which obtained the incriminating document, faced pressure to release a report on Gaetz but was unable to reach a decision during their recent meeting.
The controversy surrounding Gaetz’s involvement in these alleged activities has raised concerns and questions about his character and suitability for the position of attorney general. The public awaits further developments in this ongoing investigation to shed light on the truth behind these troubling accusations.
