Matt Gaetz, a former US Congressman from Florida, has been the center of a storm of allegations that have only gotten bigger in recent years. A long-time ally of Donald Trump, Gaetz served in Congress from 2017 until he stepped down last month. But now, the Ethics Committee has released a report with shocking details about his conduct.
Between 2017 and 2020, Gaetz was reportedly involved in paying women for sex or drugs, including a 17-year-old. While he denies the claims, the committee found substantial evidence that he had solicited commercial sex and used drugs like cocaine and ecstasy. The report also says that Gaetz didn’t realize the 17-year-old was underage at the time, but it still raises serious questions about his actions.
The investigation originally began with a focus on his friend and political ally, Joel Greenberg, who was convicted of sex trafficking and other crimes. Greenberg cooperated with authorities, providing evidence that linked Gaetz to illegal activities, including paying for sex and offering drugs to women in exchange for favors.
So, what’s the takeaway? Gaetz was found to have broken Florida’s state laws, but the committee didn’t find enough evidence for sex trafficking charges. However, the report also claims he tried to obstruct the investigation.
As this case continues to unfold, it leaves us wondering: What’s next for Matt Gaetz? And how will this affect his political career?
