Explosive Claims: Gaetz Accused of Flying Women to New York for Paid Encounters, Attorney Reveals

 Explosive Claims: Gaetz Accused of Flying Women to New York for Paid Encounters, Attorney Reveals

In a controversial development, Matt Gaetz, former congressman and nominee for attorney general under Donald Trump, is facing renewed allegations of misconduct. According to a report by ABC News, Gaetz allegedly paid for two women to travel to New York in 2019 to engage in sexual activities, attend a Broadway show, and accompany him to his Fox News appearance. The allegations surfaced during a closed-door testimony presented to a bipartisan congressional ethics committee by Florida attorney Joel Leppard, who represents the two women.

Detailed Allegations

Leppard disclosed that his clients provided Congress with text messages and financial records that purportedly document payments from Gaetz. These payments were allegedly for travel, accommodations, and, in part, for sexual favors. The women also testified about the use of drugs during these interactions, including MDMA and marijuana, though they emphasized that their participation in these events was consensual.

According to Leppard, the New York trip included dinner, a visit to Fox News studios, and attendance at the Broadway show Pretty Woman. The show’s theme—a romance involving a wealthy businessman and a sex worker—parallels the allegations. ABC News independently confirmed Gaetz’s appearance on Fox News on January 4, 2019, coinciding with the dates provided by Leppard's clients.

Leppard claimed his clients testified about multiple occasions where Gaetz paid for sex, often during parties involving drugs and other men, with some events taking place in the Bahamas. The women were adults at the time but described financial pressure as a motivating factor for their participation.

Gaetz Denies Wrongdoing

Gaetz has vehemently denied the allegations, which have shadowed him for years. A previous Justice Department investigation into the claims concluded without charges, and Trump’s transition team defended his nomination.

“These are baseless allegations intended to derail the second Trump administration,” said Trump spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer. “The Biden Justice Department investigated Gaetz for years and cleared him of wrongdoing.”

House Ethics Committee Weighs Report

The House Ethics Committee has yet to release its findings but reportedly reviewed extensive testimony and evidence, including Venmo transactions allegedly tied to Gaetz. Payments were described as vague expenses but were clarified by the women during their testimony to be in exchange for sex.

Leppard added that his clients have sought counseling for years, with services provided by the FBI, and said the emotional toll of their interactions with Gaetz remains significant. Despite this, the women have maintained that their participation was consensual, albeit influenced by drugs and financial necessity.

Calls for Transparency

Leppard argued that the allegations are relevant as Gaetz seeks one of the nation’s most powerful legal positions. “The American people deserve to know the full extent of these allegations as they consider Matt Gaetz’s potential role as attorney general,” he told ABC News.

The controversy adds to the ongoing debate over the politicization of the justice system and raises questions about accountability for high-ranking officials. The final decision on Gaetz’s nomination remains to be seen as the House Ethics Committee considers releasing its report.