Gaetz has denied meeting with Trump: CNN

Gaetz has denied meeting with Trump: CNN

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Rep. Matt GaetzMatthew (Matt) Gaetz Defiant Gaetz tells the GOP conference that the ‘truth will triumph’ Former Rep. Katie Hill: ‘Rough’ for Gaetz to call my name Home panel opens inquiry into Tom Reed over allegations of sexual misconduct (R-Fla.) Was recently denied a meeting with former President TrumpDonald Trump Harry Reid responds to Boehner excerpt from book: ‘We did not think words’ Man arrested for allegedly threatening to stab secret agent in NYC Trump says GOP will take over the White House in 2024.’ a prepared speech MORE at its Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, CNN reported Sunday night.

The network, citing two people familiar with the matter, reported that the fighters Gaetz tried to plan a visit with Trump after it was first reported that he was under federal investigation, but the request declined was shown by assistants near the former president.

Gaetz and his allies fired the report violently.

Gaetz calls the story a ‘total lie’ and says: ‘No such meeting was denied or requested. ‘

Gaetz spokesman Harlan Hill told The Hill that Congressman did not ask for a meeting with Trump this week.

“Rep. Gaetz arrived at Doral, gave a speech and left. He has never recently requested a meeting with President Trump, as confirmed by Trump’s own team in a public statement today. Rep. Gaetz is spending his time in the recess, relax with his fiancée and appreciate all the support he has received from his constituents – who showed overwhelming support for Congressman in a poll last week – as well as groups such as Women for America First who weekend in Miami, ” he said.

The report comes on the heels of others about Gaetz’s relationship with Trump.

Trump on Wednesday released a statement denying a report by The New York Times that Gaetz had asked White House officials to provide coverage for himself and other Trump allies.

“Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for forgiveness,” Trump said in a statement. “It must also be remembered that he totally denied the accusations against him.”

Gaetz is reportedly the subject of an investigation by the Department of Justice that is investigating an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor, and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws.

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The New York Times, which first reported on the investigation, wrote that Gaetz and a former Florida tax collector, Joel Greenberg, paid several women who were recruited online for sex.

The Daily Beast reported on Thursday that Gaetz sent two $ 900 Venmo deals to Greenberg in 2018, labeled ‘test’ and ‘hit ___’, with the alleged nickname of a young woman.

Greenberg reportedly later sent a total of $ 900 to three girls who were labeled ‘Teaching’, ‘School’ and ‘School’.

In a speech at the Save America summit at Trump National Doral on Friday, Gaetz said he would not be intimidated by the allegations against him, promising that “truth will prevail.”

Following the report by The Daily Beast, GOP Rep. Adam KinzingerAdam Daniel Kinzinger: The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden fights ‘gun violence’ epidemic in SC, Texas. Kinzinger is the first GOP legislator to appeal to Gaetz to resign Marjorie Taylor Greene in more than .2M in the first quarter. (Ill.) Becomes the first Republican lawmaker to appeal to Gaetz.

In a short tweet, the Republican from Illinois writes: ‘Matt Gaetz must resign’, with a link to reporting from The Daily Beast.

The House Ethics Committee announced on Friday that it will open an investigation into Gaetz after allegations of illegal drug use and sharing nude photos of young women with his colleagues on the House floor.

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