The Daily Matt Gaetz Calls It Quits
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Nov 22, 2024 
Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times who covered the Matt Gaetz saga, offers insider insights into Gaetz's abrupt withdrawal from the attorney general race. He highlights the ethical scrutiny surrounding Gaetz, including allegations of misconduct and the implications of private findings from the House Ethics Committee. The conversation also touches on the broader political fallout for Senate Republicans and the challenges of handling controversies within Trump's administration, amplifying the theme of accountability in politics.
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Gaetz Ethics Investigation
- The House Ethics Committee investigated Gaetz for alleged sexual misconduct, including sex with a minor and drug use.
- Speaker Mike Johnson argued against releasing the report because Gaetz had left Congress.
Blocked Report
- Republicans successfully blocked the release of the House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz.
- Democrats were furious, wanting the report made public.
Gaetz Payment Chart
- Mike Schmidt obtained a document revealing Gaetz's payments to women, corroborating testimony about sex for money.
- The document, a chart of payments, detailed the financial transactions from Gaetz to these women.