Gaetz sought pardon related to Justice Department sex trafficking probe

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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) told a former White House aide that he was seeking a preemptive pardon from President Donald Trump regarding an investigation in which he is a target, the Washington Post reports.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Independent

Gaetz wanted Trump to give him pre-emptive pardon over sex investigation, report says

Spokesperson for Florida congressman calls allegation ‘malicious rumor’

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Rep. Gaetz sought Trump pardon, former White House aide testifies to Jan 6 committee

An aide to former President Donald Trump testified to the House Select Committee investigating January 6 that GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida sought a preemptive presidential pardon relating to a Justice Department investigation examining whether Gaetz violated federal sex trafficking laws, a source familiar with the aide's testimony tells CNN.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Matt Gaetz reportedly sought pardon over DOJ’s investigation of sex trafficking investigation

Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly sought a pardon from former President Donald Trump related to the Justice Department's probe looking at whether he had violated federal sex trafficking laws.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Washington Post

Gaetz sought pardon related to Justice Department sex trafficking probe

Testimony from a former White House aide is the first indication that he sought a pardon for his own exposure related to the investigation.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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KRDO

Rep. Gaetz sought Trump pardon, former White House aide testifies to Jan 6 committee

By Annie Grayer, CNN An aide to former President Donald Trump testified to the House Select Committee investigating January 6 that GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida sought a preemptive presidential pardon relating to a Justice Department investigation examining whether Gaetz violated federal sex trafficking laws, a source familiar with the aide’s testimony tells CNN.

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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The Hill

Gaetz sought pardon from Trump over DOJ probe into sex trafficking allegations: report

The Justice Department is investigating allegations that Gaetz paid for sex, paid for women to travel across state lines to have sex and had a sexual relationship with a minor. Gaetz denies the all…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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