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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,837 posts)
Mon Apr 5, 2021, 07:56 PM Apr 2021

Gaetz Military Adviser Comes to His Defense--Armed With No Facts

Embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz deployed his “military adviser” Monday to deflect swirling allegations of sexual and financial misconduct—only for the former employee to admit he had no exculpatory evidence and reveal he had not even spoken to the congressman in months.

Gaetz’s team convened the event at the personal residence of former Air Force Capt. Nathaniel Nelson. But rather than actually aid in clearing Gaetz’s name, Nelson seemed mainly interested in disputing rumors that he departed the Florida Republican’s office last fall because he had learned of claims of sex trafficking and misallocation of campaign funds. (Gaetz denies breaking any laws).

Sitting in front of a knot of microphones, Nelson said rumors about his departure had prompted the Federal Bureau of Investigation to question him at his home last Wednesday.

“Neither I nor any other member of Congressman Gaetz’s staff had any knowledge of illegal activities,” Nelson said. “This baseless claim against me leaves me further convinced that the allegations against Congressman Gaetz are likewise fabricated, and merely an attempt to discredit a very vocal conservative.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/gaetz-military-adviser-comes-to-his-defense%e2%80%94armed-with-no-facts/ar-BB1fkkd1?ocid=DELLDHP&li=BBnb7Kz

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Gaetz Military Adviser Comes to His Defense--Armed With No Facts (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2021 OP
Kickin' with gusto! Faux pas Apr 2021 #1
Wait, what? TomSlick Apr 2021 #2
Huge Navy and Air Force bases in his District pfitz59 Apr 2021 #3

TomSlick

(11,096 posts)
2. Wait, what?
Mon Apr 5, 2021, 10:03 PM
Apr 2021

His "military adviser" is a former Air Force Captain - an O-3? Is there not a retired military senior officer in the entire congressional district that would agree to provide advice about military issues?

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