Rep. Gaetz Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Relationship With 17-Year-Old Girl: NYT

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is under investigation for an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, The New York Times reports.

Federal investigators are reportedly examining Gaetz’s alleged payment for the teen's travel alongside him, which could violate sex trafficking laws. It is unclear how the two met. The Justice Department opened the probe in the twilight of former President Donald Trump’s administration under former Attorney General William Barr, who briefed senior DOJ officials, according to the Times.

No charges have been filed against Gaetz, who is 38. He told the Times in a statement, “I only know that it has to do with women. I have a suspicion that someone is trying to recategorize my generosity to ex-girlfriends as something more untoward.”

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