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Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday denied that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) directly asked him for a blanket pardon, and appeared to defend the congressman amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
"Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a pardon," Trump said in a statement. "It must also be remembered that he has totally denied the accusations against him."
The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Gaetz asked White House officials for blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and other congressional allies of Trump. The Times noted that it was not clear whether Gaetz directly addressed the matter with Trump, though aides were said to have relayed the request.
Gaetz - one of the former president's most vocal allies in Congress - is reportedly the subject of a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-denies-gaetz-asked-for-blanket-pardon/ar-BB1foqjf?li=BBnb7Kz
He didn't do anything you wouldn't do. Right Donny?
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(182,791 posts)dweller
(23,629 posts)this constant bickering
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(113,052 posts)Because we all know better than to believe Trump or Gaetz on this.