Matt Gaetz is facing a federal investigation into sex trafficking allegations, turmoil inside his congressional office and a flurry of unsavory reports about his conduct toward women. But his position inside the House GOP conference is safe — at least for now.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , who last week called the accusations “serious," declined to say whether Gaetz should step down if the claims are true. “These are hypotheticals,” he told POLITICO in the hallways. “We will deal with everything as they come.” McCarthy also indicated he planned to talk to Gaetz at some point, but it’s unclear whether the two have connected yet.
Still, as members trickled into the Capitol Tuesday, many rank-and-file Republicans were desperate to avoid talking about the Florida firebrand, with some pulling out all the stops to avoid reporters’ questions.
This Geatz investigation/prosecution will result involving dozens of Republican politicians/officials in extended prosecutions, with ultimately disgrace, office removals, divorces. Geatz is just the beginning of a huge serious Republican scandal
Recent reports, Gaetz, the entire Florida and National Republican party attended these sex parties after political conventions. Activities included cheating on wifes, drugs, women. Gaetz and that tax official, he's cooperating, know everything. That explains Republican silence
Like in the Russian intervention hoax there is lots of MSM generated smoke in this affair but few facts !
So the GOP went after Liz Chaney and others for voting their conscience and oath on Trump but won't tough Matt Geatz? Anyone see a problem here?
But Al Franken was thrown out by the Democrats within days for a joke.
This is because Republicans love the notion of Christian forgiveness.
RemoveMattGaetz from the Judiciary Committee and office now!
Innocent until proven guilty, I’m sure y’all heard of that before.
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Fake
Republicans are in the house will go down with that ship... Can't wait for the indictment to follow...
Where is Swalwell?
are you kidding? he's right on brand for the GOP.
How many people came forward? As many as andrewcuomo? None. But you will convict with no evidence? Fake news...dogshit journalism. DemocratsAreDestroyingAmerica
Operative words “for now.” 😎
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Gaetz has little to worry about as his daddy is rich and can buy him some great lawyers and the people in his district will always vote him in. It's the Florida way. Look at Rubio, Scott and DeSantis. Unless the 17 year old or more show up and then it is over.
Republicans cannot be cancelled because no matter their crimes they stand at the podium and say ‘what girl?’ And their degenerate colleagues quietly back them.
Safety in numbers, classic herd survival technique
Katie Hill weeps every day, I'm sure.
We all know who the deviant sex traffickers are, and it isn't Matt.
Shocker! The same party that embraces Trump, Ted Cruz, Mo Brooks, Marjorie Greene, Jim Jordan, Hawley, DeSantis, Boebert, Giuliani.. I could keep going but I’m out of characters
Hey what did Al Franken do again?
Family values?
Innocent until proven otherwise- he just might be a creeper - or maybe not - but with the media condemnation who’s to know. Every journalist should look in the mirror and say - there but for the Grace of God go I. Have a sense of honor for Pete’s sake.
He's not going anywhere. Or democracy is dead.
Don't blame AT&T CEO Republicans
It's a fraudelent charge.
With sex trafficking on his resume, the GOP will put him on a SCOTUS shortlist
This is a weird way to write “GOP approves of sex-trafficking”
Republicans protect pedophiles.