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Gaetz Sex Scandal and AG Nomination
Attorney reveals witness testimony alleging Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor, adding fuel to controversy surrounding his nomination as Attorney General.
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Matt GaetzJoel LeppardMerrick GarlandDonald TrumpMike Johnson
- What is the controversy surrounding Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General?
- President-elect Trump's nomination of Gaetz as Attorney General has sparked controversy, given the previous investigations into his conduct. Democrats are pushing for the release of the House Ethics Committee's findings.
- What did attorney Joel Leppard reveal about his client's testimony concerning Matt Gaetz?
- Joel Leppard, the attorney for two witnesses in the House Ethics Committee's investigation of Matt Gaetz, stated that one witness claimed to have seen Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
- How does Gaetz's nomination fit into the broader context of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks?
- Gaetz's nomination is one of several controversial picks by President-elect Trump, raising concerns about the vetting process and potential conflicts of interest.
- What happened to the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Matt Gaetz, and what is the current status of the committee's report?
- The House Ethics Committee's investigation into Gaetz was dropped after his resignation from Congress, effectively ending their jurisdiction. Republicans have blocked the release of the committee's findings.
- What was the outcome of the Department of Justice's investigation into Matt Gaetz, and how did it affect the House Ethics Committee's probe?
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) closed its own investigation into Gaetz without filing charges, but the House Ethics Committee's probe was ended when Gaetz resigned from Congress to pursue the Attorney General position.