Senate Democrats Seek FBI Files on Gaetz

The Senate Judiciary Committee has requested the complete FBI evidentiary file from the investigation into allegations of sex trafficking against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general. The request, led by Democratic senators, emphasizes the seriousness of the allegations and Gaetz's fitness for the position, especially since his associate, Joel Greenberg, has pleaded guilty to related charges. Although the Department of Justice previously closed its investigation without filing charges, the House Ethics Committee is also probing Gaetz's conduct, which includes claims of sexual misconduct and drug use. Reports detail allegations from women who claim to have attended parties with Gaetz and received payments for sex. The committee's ability to review the FBI's findings is seen as crucial to fulfilling its constitutional obligations regarding presidential nominations. Gaetz has denied all allegations and insists he has been cleared of wrongdoing by both the Justice Department and the House Ethics Committee.