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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Fri Apr 2, 2021, 01:33 PM Apr 2021

Gaetz says he won't resign [View all]

Source: The Hill


BY JULIEGRACE BRUFKE - 04/02/21 01:25 PM EDT

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told The Hill on Friday he has no plans of stepping down after coming under fire following reports that the Department of Justice is investigating him for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws

In a text exchange with The Hill, the Florida Republican said rumors he plans to resign from his are "false" and it is "very safe" to say he doesn't have any intention to do so.

The New York Times first reported the investigation was taking place on Tuesday evening, with a second report emerging Thursday detailing accusations that he and former Florida county tax collector Joel Greenberg paid multiple women who were recruited for sex online.

Gaetz — one of former President Trump’s most vocal allies in Congress — has vehemently denied he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, stating during an interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson that he is being accused of relations with a teenager that “does not exist.



Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/546194-gaetz-says-he-wont-resign

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Gaetz says he won't resign [View all] DonViejo Apr 2021 OP
Bold soothsayer Apr 2021 #1
Liar. Shrike47 Apr 2021 #2
Good. The longer he's the face of the Repubes, the better. (nt) Paladin Apr 2021 #3
Agreed, Paladin, GOOD!! Leghorn21 Apr 2021 #5
Absolutely! PortTack Apr 2021 #6
That's what I was hoping for. Hang on until Kevin Mc has to NCjack Apr 2021 #46
Good sign we're getting real close to his exit, stage right . . . Journeyman Apr 2021 #4
More like he gets the trapdoor (n/t) PJMcK Apr 2021 #26
"Yosemite Matt" campaign video: AZ8theist Apr 2021 #57
This is like standing in the middle Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #7
If he goes, he won't go alone unless he gets his asking price. Freethinker65 Apr 2021 #8
The Republicans have been told by Kevin McCarthy to NOT appear on TV with redstateblues Apr 2021 #9
The worst offenders often double down on their innocence dlk Apr 2021 #10
Oh, he'll resign. No doubt about it, and soon. This guy is toast. Joinfortmill Apr 2021 #11
I give him until sometime on Monday. He'll probably meet with his father and attorneys.... George II Apr 2021 #15
If he doesn't leave, we will hound him out. lastlib Apr 2021 #34
He's on drugs. C_U_L8R Apr 2021 #12
If the evidence is there, he'll be caught and it will be worse than just resigning. George II Apr 2021 #13
Starting the Gaetz resignation countdown clock Retrograde Apr 2021 #14
He wants to get through Easter weekend. I give it sometime on Monday. George II Apr 2021 #16
Next Friday April 8th... Pachamama Apr 2021 #54
Shady characters Linda Ed Apr 2021 #17
He'll be gone by Tuesday greenjar_01 Apr 2021 #18
Just another lie nuxvomica Apr 2021 #19
Why should he? Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #20
Fox said "..we have no interest in hiring him" according to this story: oldsoftie Apr 2021 #24
I'm going to take that to mean, "at this time." Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #27
I think he's the hot potato & even OAN wont take him if this pans out. oldsoftie Apr 2021 #28
Indeed - what would be the advantage for him to resign? n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #51
I wonder why there has been silence mostly about Gaetz, but not Cuomo AZLD4Candidate Apr 2021 #21
His party isn't defending him IronLionZion Apr 2021 #22
I mean they aren't defeinding him... Salviati Apr 2021 #37
I'd at least like to see the DOJ confirm the NYT story that he's under investigation. oldsoftie Apr 2021 #23
But he already said he's "retiring" to go work for NewsMax. SunSeeker Apr 2021 #25
Plans change. Intentions change. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #29
Hey, it worked for red don, sorta not fooled Apr 2021 #30
This walking talking test run for Don Junior Grokenstein Apr 2021 #31
the pervert can't serve while in prison. He'll resign PerceptionManagement Apr 2021 #32
You don't get automatically removed from Congress upon conviction and imprisonment. PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #52
Perfect lightning rod. roamer65 Apr 2021 #33
It's a bold strategy TlalocW Apr 2021 #35
What a tool. Treefrog Apr 2021 #36
a teenager that "does not exist" Qutzupalotl Apr 2021 #38
Perfect time for Rep. Cheney to visit his district. Efilroft Sul Apr 2021 #39
Oh that would be perfect frosting on this shit cake. Marie Marie Apr 2021 #49
If he resigns, he'll lose support from his MAGAT and QAnon base, and further grifting for money sop Apr 2021 #40
ATTA-BOY, Gaetz! Keep your sick twisted Repuke face on the front page ffr Apr 2021 #41
+10000.....yup keep fighting it Matt,show the World the Party you represent!! Bengus81 Apr 2021 #63
I am OK with him going directly to jail n/t. airplaneman Apr 2021 #42
Never expeected him to - packman Apr 2021 #43
Those without shame never resign Joe Nation Apr 2021 #44
Point is taken about the other notable case for sure ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #70
Gee, it turns out the sex traffickers and sexual predators are Republicans! Lonestarblue Apr 2021 #45
Pizza parlor in DC hydrolastic Apr 2021 #68
He's Republican. Republicans lie so this means he will resign before long. Kablooie Apr 2021 #47
I'm expecting to hear soon that the FBI 70sEraVet Apr 2021 #48
Yet. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2021 #50
Alright...take the slow way out. Drum Apr 2021 #53
Make Gaetz the face of the GOP. Constantly point out that "they're all just like Gaetz". nt Progressive Jones Apr 2021 #55
The Gop bdamomma Apr 2021 #56
'no plans' Hugh Bloody Bastards Apr 2021 #58
Had to dig to remember the guy's name but found it - Anyone remember Mark Foley (R-FL)? BumRushDaShow Apr 2021 #59
I don't click on "The Hill." gab13by13 Apr 2021 #60
In another reality: "I'll take "Politics for $600, Alex!" "Rumors he plans to resign from his ... marble falls Apr 2021 #61
So, in other words, he's going to drag the entire GOP with him. FlyingPiggy Apr 2021 #62
54321 till he announces he's resigning to spend more time with his mahina Apr 2021 #64
Made to retire!!! marieo1 Apr 2021 #65
It takes 2/3 of Congress to kick him out ... there's no other mechanism ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #69
Enough. czarjak Apr 2021 #66
Meh won't matter nt Javaman Apr 2021 #67
Article I, Section 6 says... jmowreader Apr 2021 #71
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