Gaetz sent over $10K in Venmo payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest

Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is once again making headlines, this time for his involvement in a House probe investigating allegations of sex trafficking and misconduct. According to new reports, Gaetz sent over $10,000 in Venmo payments to two women who have since testified in the probe, sparking further speculation about the nature of their relationship.

The payments, which were first reported by The New York Times, were made to the women in 2018 and 2019. One of the women, who was reportedly a former Capitol Hill intern, received a total of $7,500 in payments from Gaetz, while the other woman received $3,000. The payments were described as being for “tuition” and “school.”

Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and has stated that the payments were for various reasons, including helping out with expenses for the women. However, the timing of the payments and the fact that they were made to individuals who have since testified in the House probe have raised eyebrows and led to further speculation about the nature of Gaetz’s relationship with the women.

The House probe is looking into allegations that Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid for her to travel across state lines, which would violate federal sex trafficking laws. Gaetz has vehemently denied the allegations and has claimed that he is the victim of a “smear campaign” orchestrated by his political enemies.

The revelations about the Venmo payments have added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation into Gaetz’s conduct. Some have pointed to the payments as evidence of a potentially inappropriate relationship between Gaetz and the women, while others have dismissed them as innocent transactions.

Regardless of the nature of the payments, the fact remains that Gaetz is facing serious allegations that could have far-reaching consequences for his political career. As the House probe continues to unfold, more details are likely to come to light, shedding further light on the controversial congressman’s actions and behavior.

In the meantime, Gaetz is maintaining his innocence and continuing to push back against the allegations leveled against him. Only time will tell how this scandal will ultimately play out and what impact it will have on Gaetz’s future in politics.