Defiant Gaetz tells GOP conference that the ‘truth will prevail’

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A challenging Rep. Matt GaetzMatthew (Matt) Gaetz Ex-Rep. Katie Hill: ‘Gross’ for Gaetz to call on my name Home panel opens investigation into Tom Reed on sexual misconduct allegations House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Gaetz MORE (R-Fla.) Told a Florida crowd Friday that he would not be intimidated by allegations of sex against him, vowing that the “truth will prevail.”

Gaetz has been under scrutiny over allegations of a sexual relationship with an underage girl. The Florida Republican has denied having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old amid reports from a Department of Justice investigation.

On Friday, the House Ethics Committee also opened an investigation into the congressman, citing allegations of “sexual misconduct and / or illegal drug use” and claiming that he shared nude photos of young women with his House colleagues.

Gaetz in a speech at the “Save America Summit” later Friday praised the former’s support President TrumpDonald Trump: Romney Scraps End of Filibuster, Expansion of SCOTUS McConnell, GOP Condemns Biden’s Executive Command Over SCOTUS US Raises Concerns About Iran’s Seriousness in Nuclear Talks MORE and others in the midst of probes, telling attendees at Trump National Doral, “I haven’t started fighting yet.”

“I can assure you that I have not yet begun to fight for the country I love and the country that I know benefits from America First principles. I am built for the fight and not going anywhere,” said he.

“I will not be intimidated by lying media,” he added during his speech. And I will not be blackmailed by a former DOJ official and the crooks he works with. Truth will triumph! ‘

The New York Times reported that Gaetz was under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) following an alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl and a possible violation of sex trafficking laws. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing.

Gaetz has claimed that he and his family were the target of an extortion plan by a former DOJ official, although that official has denied the allegation.

The GOP legislator has obtained legal representation during the DOJ investigation and has indicated that it has no intention of resigning.

Trump appeared to defend Gaetz in a statement earlier this week, insisting that the Florida Republican “has completely denied the charges against him.”

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