A woman testified to the House Ethics Committee that former congressman Matt Gaetz paid her for sex and that she witnessed President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general having sex with a 17-year-old at a party, her lawyer said over the weekend. Several have raised doubts that he would have the 50 votes needed to be confirmed after what would doubtless be a damaging and scandalous confirmation hearing. “Matt Gaetz will be the next Attorney General,” he said, noting that President Joe Biden’s Justice Department ended the investigation into Gaetz without charges. AdvertisementGaetz spent the weekend phoning multiple senators on the judiciary committee, saying he felt he could defend himself in a hearing. Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-Louisiana) said Gaetz called him and asked if he’d get a “fair shake” at his confirmation hearing.

Source: Washington Post November 19, 2024 13:36 UTC