ToplineA top communications aide to Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) resigned on Friday as reports of alleged sexual misconduct against the third-term congressman and right-wing provocateur continue to continue to emerge. WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) (2nd R) leaves a GOP meeting at the U.S. ... [+] Capitol on February 03, 2021 in Washington, DC. Ten House Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump for inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. New and shocking details about that investigation continue to emerge, with the New York Times reporting Thursday that Gaetz took ecstasy, paid women for sex and even asked them to recruit others for sex. Chief CriticHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that removing Gaetz from the Judiciary Committee is “the least that could be done,” and that he could come under scrutiny from the House Ethics Committee if the charges are confirmed.

Source: Forbes April 02, 2021 16:18 UTC