Federal Authorities Executed Search Warrant and Seized Cell Phones of Matt Gaetz and His Former Girl
Embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told multiple people that federal law enforcement agents involved in the probe into possible sex trafficking allegations executed a search warrant and seized his personal cell phone in December, Politico reported Wednesday morning. Gaetz had reportedly changed his phone number in late December.
Matt Gaetz wearing a suit and tie© Provided by Law & Crime
According to the report, sourced from three people who allegedly heard about the encounter directly from the congressman, Gaetz’s former girlfriend’s personal phone was also taken by federal agents.
The three-term congressman is currently under investigation by the DOJ over allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him, according to The New York Times’ original report based on sources briefed on the probe.
Gaetz—who has not been charged in the matter—has denied wrongdoing, denied seeking a pardon from Trump, claimed he is the victim of an extortion plot, and blamed Attorney General Merrick Garland for an investigation that began when Bill Barr served in that role. Gaetz said he has never paid for sex and he claimed that the last time he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old was when he was 17. He has also set his Venmo transaction history to private.
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