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Allegations Against Matt Gaetz Cast Shadow Over Attorney General Nomination

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz faces serious allegations of misconduct as President-elect Trump's attorney general pick amid demands for transparency regarding House Ethics Committee findings.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 10:22 PM ET

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Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, recently nominated for U.S. attorney general, is embroiled in serious allegations including sexual misconduct and payments for sex. As investigators gathered testimony from multiple witnesses, including two women who claim Gaetz paid them for sex and one who alleges witnessing him with a minor, demands for the House Ethics Committee's report to be made public have intensified. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress following his nomination, has consistently denied all wrongdoing. The Senate faces pressure to fully vet him before confirmation, revealing potential divisions within Republican ranks on this contentious issue.

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