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Rep. Matt Gaetz Faces Sensitive FBI Files In Attorney General Bid

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., one of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's harshest critics, leaves the chamber after speaking on the floor, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Gaetz has said he p

If Rep. Matt Gaetz becomes attorney general, he would have access to investigative files containing evidence from the FBI's sex trafficking investigation against him. The Justice Department has deemed these files too sensitive to release to congressional investigators, citing the protection of young women who were witnesses.

House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest stated that the ethics probe into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and improper gifts involving Gaetz would end if he resigns from Congress to assume the role of attorney general.

The criminal investigation into Gaetz began during the Trump administration. Despite the Justice Department's decision not to press criminal charges under President Joe Biden, Gaetz has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

House Ethics probe into Gaetz would end if he resigns from Congress.
Gaetz could access sensitive FBI files if appointed attorney general.
Criminal investigation into Gaetz began during the Trump administration.

During the final days of the Trump administration, Gaetz reportedly sought a preemptive pardon for himself, although the White House did not seriously consider his request. Gaetz has refuted claims that he ever pursued a pardon.

Known for his criticism of the Justice Department, Gaetz has been vocal about his disapproval of the prosecutions of Trump and January 6 rioters. On the anniversary of the Capitol attack, he controversially stated that the event was not an insurrection.

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