Thursday, November 21, 2024

Gaetz Sent over $10K in Venmo Payments to Women who Testified

The House Ethics Committee obtained records, including a check and records of Venmo payments, that appear to show that then-Rep. Matt Gaetz paid more than $10,000 to two women who were later witnesses in sexual misconduct probes conducted by both the House and the Justice Department, according to documents obtained by ABC News.

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He got off cheap compared to what Da Jerk Trump has paid out.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-11-20 12:40 PM

They paid for very different things. Trump paid hush money, Gaetz paid for underage sex.

#2 | Posted by qcp at 2024-11-20 01:24 PM

Beverly will be along shortly to ignore this

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-11-20 09:08 PM

The Qanon cult GOP first order of business is to bury a report of sex trafficking minor girls because dear leader demands it.

#4 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-11-21 08:57 AM

"The Justice Department spent years probing sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz, as well as allegations of obstruction of justice, before informing Gaetz last year that it would not bring charges. Gaetz has long denied any wrongdoing related to the allegations investigated during the congressional and Justice Department probes."

Simple question, if he did all of this and it was a no brainer why did the Democrat led Justice Department not bring charges?

#5 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 10:52 AM

because merrick garland was terrified of appearing political.

#6 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-11-21 10:53 AM

Who amongst has not submitted cash payments to attractive young women for no apparent reason, other than the flag being at full mast.

Those who live in glass tents should not cast their rocks off.

#7 | Posted by censored at 2024-11-21 11:42 AM

" because merrick garland was terrified of appearing political.

#6 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE AT 2024-11-21 10:53 AM | FLAG: "

His actions were extremely political. To the point of corruption.

#8 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-11-21 12:00 PM

Has the orange turd of Mara Pedo called this a hoax yet?

#9 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-21 12:12 PM

Simple answer. Merrick Garland did not bring charges because there was no evidence of a federal crime. Garland can't charge state offenses. As to the 17 year old at the sex party in Florida, the circumstances, though aborrhent, would not lead to a reasonable probability of conviction, regardless of the identity of the offender.

I could go into the reasons why, but I'm sure i would be attacked for "defending him" which I am not. He is a creep. Our criminal justice system is set up to protect creeps.

#10 | Posted by Miranda7 at 2024-11-21 12:13 PM

ABC News reports that the Trump team issued this warning to Republican senators considering a vote against Matt Gaetz:"

"If you are on the wrong side of the vote, you're buying yourself a primary. That is all. And there's a guy named Elon Musk who is going to finance it"

Obey Leon or else.

#11 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-21 12:21 PM

Venmo Gaetz is out as AG. Good riddance.

#12 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-21 12:31 PM

Susan Collins is concerned:

Asked Wednesday if she was concerned by the allegations, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said, "of course."

"I said from the beginning that I was shocked by the nomination given the many allegations," she added, "but that's why it's important that the Senate go through its process of making sure that we have a background check, that we have a Senate investigation which involves extensive interviews and questionnaires and then a public hearing."

#13 | Posted by schifferbrains at 2024-11-21 12:31 PM

amp.cnn.com

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X on Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general.

#14 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-21 12:35 PM

Susan Collins is concerned:

Asked Wednesday if she was concerned by the allegations, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said, "of course."

"I said from the beginning that I was shocked by the nomination given the many allegations," she added, "but that's why it's important that the Senate go through its process of making sure that we have a background check, that we have a Senate investigation which involves extensive interviews and questionnaires and then a public hearing."

Posted by schifferbrains at 2024-11-21 12:31 PM | Reply

She'll vote for him like she did for Kavanaugh. Mark my words.

#15 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2024-11-21 12:36 PM

#13. Good to hear that Susan Collins appears to be taking this nomination seriously.

#16 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-11-21 12:37 PM

"Just say roofie" Hegseth is the next to go.

#17 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-21 12:37 PM

He's out. He withdrew.
I'm kind of bummed about it.

#18 | Posted by YAV at 2024-11-21 12:38 PM

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X on Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general.
#14 | Posted by reinheitsgebot

Maybe he landed the role of Quagmire in the live action Family Guy movie.

#19 | Posted by censored at 2024-11-21 12:39 PM

He going to spend his time monitoring Nestor's PayPal account.

#20 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2024-11-21 12:42 PM

"Susan Collins is concerned"

When will she say she's sure Gaetz has learned his lesson?

#21 | Posted by Danforth at 2024-11-21 12:45 PM

Simple question, if he did all of this and it was a no brainer why did the Democrat led Justice Department not bring charges?

#5 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 10:52 AM | Reply | Flag:
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because merrick garland was terrified of appearing political.

#6 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-11-21 10:53 AM | Reply | Flag:
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LOL

#22 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 12:59 PM

now if only Hegseth would withdrawal.

Then RFK. Then Linda McMahon. Then JD Vance. Then Trump...

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2024-11-21 01:05 PM

Gaetz is out so I'll start the Liberal headline for the next candidate. "He or she is unqualified because they are a racist and a threat to Democracy. And also, they ate a plate of Beef Stroganoff when they were 6 years old so they are a Russian asset."

#24 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 01:08 PM

now if only Hegseth would withdrawal.

Then RFK. Then Linda McMahon. Then JD Vance. Then Trump...

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2024-11-21 01:05 PM | Reply | Flag:
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Keep clutching that crying towel. Your party got smoked.

#25 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 01:10 PM

Keep clutching that crying towel. Your party got smoked.

#25 | Posted by fishpaw

Tell me you're included in the stat that the majority of US adults read at a 4th grade level without telling me you're included in the stat that the majority of US adults read at a 4th grade level.

STFU idiot. That's not remotely close to reality.

#26 | Posted by jpw at 2024-11-21 01:23 PM

If you wanted to make a serious, objective guess at the replacement for Gaetz, you'll say something including mentions of unqualified, incompetent, a scumbag and, above all else, unquestioningly loyal to Trump.

#27 | Posted by jpw at 2024-11-21 01:24 PM

#26 No, on Nov 5th the country told you to STFU.

#28 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 01:52 PM

When you lose the WH, The Senate and The House you got smoked. It shows the American people don't and haven't liked the way our government has been run by your party. No way to sugar coat it. Try harder next time.

#29 | Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 01:55 PM

" He's out. He withdrew.
I'm kind of bummed about it.

#18 | POSTED BY YAV AT 2024-11-21 12:38 PM | REPLY"

It would have been entertaining.

#30 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-11-21 02:14 PM

No, on Nov 5th the country told you to STFU.

#28 | Posted by fishpaw

No, they didn't you f&^*ing ------.

Just STFU. And stop voting you abysmally stupid dips&*^.

#31 | Posted by jpw at 2024-11-21 02:18 PM

26 No, on Nov 5th the country told you to STFU.

Posted by fishpaw at 2024-11-21 01:52 PM | Reply

Your ignorance is showing. Just under 22% of the US Population voted for Trump. Oh and many of the swing states Trump won by 1 percentage point or less. So no. The country didn't tell us to STFU. Please do try again.

#32 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2024-11-21 02:20 PM

#13. Good to hear that Susan Collins appears to be taking this nomination seriously.

#16 | Posted by BellRinger

Just like she did with the Supreme Court.

"Well they said Roe vs Wade was a precedent that only Congress should overturn and I trust them."

"Well they said it didn't happen and I trust them."

#33 | Posted by Sycophant at 2024-11-22 11:44 AM

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