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 misconductonly for the former employee to admit he had no exculpatory evidence and reveal he had not even spoken to the congressman in months.
Gaetzs team convened the event at the personal residence of former Air Force Capt. Nathaniel Nelson. But rather than actually aid in clearing Gaetzs name, Nelson seemed mainly interested in disputing rumors that he departed the Florida Republicans 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 Gaetzs 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.
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Faux pas
(14,657 posts)And
TomSlick
(11,096 posts)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?
pfitz59
(10,344 posts)and no Flag Officer in his corner?