National Harbor, Maryland— Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz on Friday attacked his Republican opponents and the House Ethics Committee for investigating him during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Gates is Under investigation Starting in 2021, the Commission on Allegations of Sexual Intercourse with Minors Under 18, stemming from the indictment and conviction of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, an acquaintance. according to In the New York Times. During his speech at CPAC, Gaetz attacked the committee’s chairman, Republican Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi, and other rival Republicans, accusing him of using his public office to profit from stock trades. He suggested that (Related: Kristi Noem slams President Trump’s Republican rivals as vice presidential speculation swirls)
“I mean, I’m having issues with the Ethics Commission right now, which is really weird because I’m the one who’s been the loudest voice for actual ethics reform,” Gates said. “Republican Ethics Chairman Michael Guest not only voted for the committee on January 6th, but has become an excellent stock trader during his tenure. I applaud this obvious genius.”
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“He knew exactly when was the best time to buy online gambling stocks. This purchase of securities earned him a hefty 36% profit. Again, not too shabby. “No. I’m not saying this is insider trading, but this financial case is probably the most questionable thing I’ve seen since Fani Willis and Nathan Wade,” Gaetz said.
Gates had previously been investigated by the FBI, but the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an investigation in 2023. I refused to pursue charges against him. Gaetz reportedly suggested that the ongoing investigation, unrelated to the outcome of the criminal case, was the reason he led the effort to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. according to For The Daily Beast.
“I could have bet on gambling stocks with Michael Guest. I could have made millions of dollars like Nancy Pelosi did with Nvidia. Or I could have been a member of the military and the Oklahoma State Senate. “If we buy Raytheon with Congressman Markwayne Mullin, we could make a big profit,” Gates said.
Mr. Mullin, a close ally of Mr. McCarthy who resigned from Congress on December 31, 2023, had previously accused Mr. Gaetz of making graphic descriptions of his sexual relationships with women to other members of Congress. “He was bragging about how he could crush ED drugs and chase them down with energy drinks to get through the night,” Marin says. Said CNN.
“Those of us who have worked with him already know that. He should focus on his own ethical issues instead of spreading false rumors about Hill,” Mullin said. Ta. I have written on Twitter on February 14, now known as X.
“When I’m making these criticisms, I see that I’m also including the actions of some Republicans. I’m taking quite a bit of heat,” Gates said. I prefer to just fight the Democrats, but if the Republicans dress like the Democrats and drag it down, I’ll lead the fight against them.”
Guest and Marin’s offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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