Matt Gaetz, Trump's prospective Attorney General, faces further scrutiny as two women testify he paid for sex

amsterdam - Matt Gaetz, a close ally of Donald Trump, is under fire as two women provide testimony alleging he engaged in sexual activities with a minor in exchange for money.

Recent developments have put Matt Gaetz under intense scrutiny, with two women coming forward to testify that he paid for sexual favors. One of the women claimed to have witnessed Gaetz engaging in sexual activities with a 17-year-old girl at a party filled with alcohol and drugs. The allegations against Gaetz have been circulating for years and were previously investigated by the Department of Justice. Although the case was eventually dropped, Gaetz's former friend, Joel Greenberg, was convicted on charges related to those made against Gaetz. Greenberg, a former tax collector, confessed to various crimes and provided damaging testimony implicating Gaetz in sexual misconduct with a minor.

These allegations led to the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives launching an investigation into Gaetz's actions. Gaetz's controversial behavior in the House and his clashes with fellow members, including then-Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, further fueled the investigation. Despite the attempt to halt the investigation, the Ethics Committee proceeded with the inquiry into Gaetz.

The current Republican House leader, Mike Johnson, is facing pressure to release the damning report on Gaetz's conduct. However, Gaetz preemptively resigned from his seat in the House, complicating the release of the report. While Johnson argues that the report should remain confidential now that Gaetz is a private citizen, Senate Republicans disagree, emphasizing the importance of transparency given Gaetz's nomination for the position of Attorney General.

If Johnson obstructs the release of the report, Senate Republicans plan to summon the witnesses mentioned in the report to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Despite the mounting scrutiny, former President Donald Trump continues to support Gaetz's nomination, praising him as the right candidate to lead the Department of Justice.