In case it wasn’t already abundantly clear, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is absolutely toxic. Just ask his ex-girlfriend, who is the latest member from his inner circle to find herself ensnared in his ever-worsening teen sex/prostitution scandal.
According to Politico, federal agents seized the antigay lawmaker’s iPhone through a search warrant late last year. His ex-girlfriend’s phone was also reportedly seized and now that sh*t has officially hit the fan, she’s freaking the F out.
The details are still a bit fuzzy, but apparently Matt’s ex, who has avoided speaking to investigators, fears she may have been tricked by the 17-year-old at the center of the scandal when the young woman secretly recorded a phone conversation they had back in August.
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Politico reports:
Two of her friends, who declined to be identified publicly because of the sensational nature of the case, say she now suspects she was being set up when the alleged victim and another woman involved in the case called her to discuss the lawmaker in what she fears might have been a recorded conference call.
…The friends did not provide details about exactly what was discussed, but one recounted that Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend said she was opposed to talking to authorities and is now worried that prosecutors might try to charge her with obstructing justice in order to get to Gaetz.
It’s unclear whether Gaetz and his ex’s phones were ever returned to them, but the congressman reportedly changed his number in December, which seems to imply federal investigators kept the devices.
Related: More details emerge in Matt Gaetz’s teen sex scandal, this time involving a prep school student
What’s truly amazing about all this is that it means Gaetz knew he was being probed way back in December, but the story didn’t break until March 30. In between that time, rather than, say, lay low like a normal person under federal investigation might do, he chose to draw all sorts of attention to himself.
Among his many publicity stunts were things like rallying insurrectionists, volunteering to resign from Congress to represent Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, flying down to Wyoming to pick a fight with Liz Cheney, joining the #FreeBritney movement, flirting with a possible career in cable television, and making countless appearances on Fox News and Newsmax.
So far, Gaetz hasn’t been charged with anything and denies any wrongdoing. He also says he’s never had sex with a minor or paid for sex.
Graham Gremore is the Features Editor and a Staff Writer at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
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Invader7
A CREEPY, Neo-NAZI fascist gop douche bag in action !!! We all KNOW the FEDS have the dirt on this a-hole. And his “girlfriends ” ..oh well ..they didn’t seen to mind the perks of being his girlfriend when everything seemed all kosher. NOW they’re back peddling. And most morons will believe the gold diggers !!! And Gaetz deserves a LOOONG time in prison.
Creamsicle
Matt Gaetz looks like someone who keeps ruffies in an altoids tin.
Matt Gaetz looks like the grinch in a pig suit.
Matt Gaetz looks like someone who only recently realized that his face caught up to his liver 3 years ago and is upset about it because he wanted to be hosting a Fox News show already by the time that happened.
Mack
I have to agree about the ruffies. He does seem the type, but so did Trump.
Joseph1971
He’s going down, and he knows it. It’s just a matter of time the US Marshals are at his front door at 5 am and he would have time to put product in his hair. Everyone is turning on him, his only hope is he has a very rich father and comes from a conservative area of Florida. If he goes to court in his area he might have a chance, but bringing women across state lines for the purposes of prostitution doesn’t normally sit well with folks from the Bible Belt area of Florida. Good luck buddy, your career is done.
Cam
Sounds like she was part of it.
GlobeTrotter
Now it makes sense why he volunteered to represent Trump during his impeachment and why he so publicly cozied up to him. It was nothing more but an attempt to ingratiate himself to Trump in hopes of a federal pardon.
I’m no fan of Trump, but he probably suspected he was being used and declined to take the bait. Now Trump has been proven right and wouldn’t be caught dead in the same building with Gaetz.
Essie
Exactly. I totally agree. He knew what was coming and thought The Dumpster would help him out. SURPRISE!! Dumpty is only out for himself. I wonder if Matty is surprised that no one is standing up (or even nearby) him and I don’t think Daddy can help him with this mess.
pugdad
Is Nestor a lover, or is he just part of the sex ring? These types of vermin surround themselves with those of their ilk. While sexual abuse can and does occur in all types of people, notice how prevalent it is within the CONservative ranks.
Liquid Silver
Call me when he’s charged. Or better, quits to “spend more time with his family.”
cuteguy
Anyone associated with this GQP sociopath should be in trouble, at the very least for having no common sense.
mgconlan
Graham Gremore writes, “[R]ather than, say, lay low like a normal person under federal investigation might do, he chose to draw all sorts of attention might do, he chose to draw all sorts of attention to himself.” It sounds like Matt Gaetz is a sexual compulsive who literally could not stop himself even when it was obviously in his best interest to do so. It also sounds like he was counting on former President Trump to give him that “blanket pardon” he wanted — only, not surprisingly, Trump reneged.
Keebler ILF
When will Matt’s exes start showing us their nude photos of Gaetz?
ttm9
Most homophobes usually wind up being gay. In this assholes case it’s pretty obvious. I do have an issue with the large percentage of gays being so far left. The TOTAL MESS Biden and Harris are turning America into is Totally reprehensible!! Then there are morons like AOC, Maxine, Schumer, 2Cumos, the idiots of the squad, shit the list just goes on and on. Wake up family members!!