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48. Gaetz withdrew after CNN called him about second alleged sexual encounter with the minor
Thu Nov 21, 2024, 06:50 PM
Nov 2024

Gaetz knew that he had to withdraw



CNN drops bombshell news that Matt Gaetz withdrew as Attorney General just 45 minutes after they called to ask him about a SECOND alleged sexual encounter with the minor.

This just got so much worse...

The woman who claims that she had sex with Gaetz when she was still a minor reportedly told the House Ethics Committee that she had two sexual encounters with him at a party in 2017.

This second encounter had not been previously reported and allegedly including another adult woman. Both allegations appear in a civil deposition related to a lawsuit tied to the allegations.

It appears that Gaetz realized this revelation would sink his nomination completely and chose to withdraw to get ahead of the story.

His sudden panicked decision raises an obvious question: Is there more sexual misconduct he hopes to keep hidden?


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Really bad stuff must have been about to drop Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #1
My sources say he got an anonymous email with a copy of the full report sboatcar Nov 2024 #28
it REALLY needs to be leaked Skittles Nov 2024 #49
I'm sure Trump will pull something. He doesn't like to lose. TheBlackAdder Nov 2024 #42
why misspell Gaetz? Skittles Nov 2024 #50
Damn. I was ready for the chaos In It to Win It Nov 2024 #2
Same. Very disappointed. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #9
Tbh, Gaetz was not the worst nominee, by far. yardwork Nov 2024 #16
Agree. Gabbard is the worst. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #19
I think Bob can do the most damage. yardwork Nov 2024 #23
Not to worry SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2024 #34
I agree BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #38
I think alot of these early clown selections are a distraction IbogaProject Nov 2024 #45
nope Skittles Nov 2024 #52
OH IT WILL CONTINUE Skittles Nov 2024 #51
Okay, time to arrest the pedophile. Emile Nov 2024 #3
They were alleged to be 17, unless a younger one comes forward Polybius Nov 2024 #10
Matt Gaetz represented Florida's first congressional district GregariousGroundhog Nov 2024 #33
Yep Prison first, then add a perjuy charge, then bluestarone Nov 2024 #20
Put this onTSF's long list of screwups. Sneederbunk Nov 2024 #4
Yup, agree with above poster, this must have been bad peregrinus Nov 2024 #5
Oh, goodie! Hugin Nov 2024 #6
Rudy? maveric Nov 2024 #8
Oh, god! Hugin Nov 2024 #13
My money is on Judge Jeneanne or whatever the fuck her name is BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #12
Pirro? Aileen Cannon? Lots to choose from... yardwork Nov 2024 #17
Lindell needs a meal ticket and... Hugin Nov 2024 #22
For sure Trump will PUNISH us by appointing an even worse character, but I can't think of who. Fla Dem Nov 2024 #37
Yup a 2nd minor child has come forward Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #7
WE GOT HIM! Initech Nov 2024 #11
Bwhaha Emile Nov 2024 #14
Consolation prize is Pam Bondi jimfields33 Nov 2024 #55
Ewwwwwww! Just the thought of him makes me nauseated. Ziggysmom Nov 2024 #15
And he's out of Congress. Two turds with one stone. nt Quixote1818 Nov 2024 #18
He resigned from THIS session Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #24
Just for the rest of this term. (Until the beginning of January) Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #25
Really? Shit! Nt Quixote1818 Nov 2024 #31
The details of the ethics report aren't going away Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #32
Only the best people! NewHendoLib Nov 2024 #21
He is guilty of serious crimes. Dawson Leery Nov 2024 #26
Do we get to thank Trump Johonny Nov 2024 #27
he has already selected another Trump whore Skittles Nov 2024 #53
HuffPost siren & lights: "GAETZ PULLS OUT" Bo Zarts Nov 2024 #29
Well, I hear Rudy is available and Bettie Nov 2024 #30
MTG has a big opening now! Woo hoo! Kablooie Nov 2024 #35
So LOCK HIM UP ??? RANDYWILDMAN Nov 2024 #36
Gaetz's defense would be NJCher Nov 2024 #39
Florida is under occupation. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2024 #40
Is Boebert available? Renew Deal Nov 2024 #41
As expected. He was an ideal distraction for Don's other handiwork of wast and pillage. Ping Tung Nov 2024 #43
Great, but worried about who is worse that he can choose TNNurse Nov 2024 #44
What bdamomma Nov 2024 #46
At least he pulled out early Norbert Nov 2024 #47
Gaetz withdrew after CNN called him about second alleged sexual encounter with the minor LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2024 #48
I predict a slimeball of the same stripes and a different name and face, but might as well be this guy msfiddlestix Nov 2024 #54
Someone is happy LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2024 #56
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