Matt Gaetz Wanted a Pardon

Matt Gaetz Wanted a Pardon

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) “reportedly asked a top Trump White House aide to inform then-chief of staff Mark Meadows of his desire to receive a presidential pardon that would have kept him from facing any criminal charges,” the Independent reports.

Trump aide told Jan 6 panel of Gaetz pardon request

“He told me to ask Meadows for a pardon,” Mr McEntee reportedly told the House January 6 committee

Matt Gaetz pardon request related to trafficking probe—Testimony transcript

The January 6 committee has made public the testimony of former White House aide John McEntee, who claims Gaetz pushed for a pardon from Trump.

New Details Emerge In Matt Gaetz's Bid For Pardon - Joe.My.God.

Talking Points Memo reports: The Florida Republican has reportedly been under investigation for potentially trafficking a 17-year-old girl since late 2020. We knew Gaetz sought a presidential pardon from White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to sidestep the whole ordeal. Tuesday’s transcript adds new details from Johnny McEntee. “He told me to ask Meadows …