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Matt Gaetz | |
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| Born | May 7, 1982 Hollywood, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | Statesian |
| Political party | Republican |
Matthew Louis Gaetz (born May 7, 1982) is a Statesian far-right politician. Trump offered to make him attorney-general, but Gaetz withdrew his own nomination because he worried he would be rejected by Congress due to an ongoing rape investigation. Pam Bondi replaced him as potential Attorney General.[1]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Gaetz was a member of the House of Representatives from Florida until November 2024, when he resigned while being investigated for rape. He was considered one of Trump's most loyal supporters.[1]
Rape allegations[edit | edit source]
During an investigation by the House Ethics Committee, a witness said that Gaetz raped a minor at a house party in 2017.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Otis Grotewohl (2024-11-22). "Trump’s cabinet picks are cast of vultures" Workers World.