capitol, something i summarily object. i appreciate you taking the questions on. that i wanted to get you on the record, because first time we got you on the beat on a story we covered. the washington post reporting that career prosecutors recommended no charges in this case that involved a former associate of yours and what was a sex trafficking probe. how do you view this case? is it closed? have you heard anything from the doj about it? well, four months ago, you did your last story on this on the beat and said my denials had been substantiated. that was your word after that washington post report, so i guess i don t quibble at all with your characterization. we did report that, because as you say, that was what was coming out of the probe. beyond the criminal line i did want to ask you about some of the allegations. i m not suggesting we rehash everything, and as reported the doj seems to be signaling no changes. if you have a comment on whether you heard from them, we
legal news that i want to update you on on a story we have followed since its inception. the sex trafficking probe involving republican congressman matt gaetz of florida appears to be wrapping up. the washington post reports the career prosecutors recommend no charges over what was investigated, whether he had involvement with an ex-girlfriend who was 17 at the time and other individuals including some who have been charged. the post describes credibility questions with the two central witnesses and reports, quote, the ex-girlfriend s testimony has issues that would not pass muster with a jury. that according to sourcing based on those career prosecutors who are supposed to be nonpartisan and ultimately often have really the most influential word on whether there are charges. prosecutors also said that gaetz s former friend, joel greenberg, pled guilty last year to sex trafficking of a minor, which we reported on, that s public information, and because he was basically affiliated wit
you have my vote, howard. wow, what a great answer off the top of your head. it is true, it takes more than a tan suit to get in the white house. that s true. we think we given it enough time but the right amount of time on a friday. margaret, i want to thank you a lot of you. we have a lot more in the program. a more serious note talking about authoritarian. why matt gaetz have turned on the old platform he used, trashing fox news as he s caught up in the sex trafficking probe and a lot more. stay with us. e sex trafficking and a lot more stay with us i appreciate that liberty mutual knows everyone s unique. that s why they customize your car insurance, so you only pay for what you need. [ nautical horn blows ] i mean just because you look like someone else doesn t mean you eat off the floor, or yell at the vacuum, or need flea medication.
committee, i m scared to know who are? majorie taylor greene who blamed wildfires on space lasers or maybe matt gaetz who is under federal investigation in a sex trafficking probe. allegations that he denies. america deserves a nonpartisan investigation into the events that took place on january 6th by lawmakers who will not derail the inquiry with nonsense and distractions. because january 6th wasn t a normal tourist visit. it wasn t a peaceful protest. it definitely wasn t blm or antifa. the united states capitol was breached by insurrectionists. the vice president s life was threatened. cops were beaten. blood was shed and anyone who says we shouldn t get to the bottom of this, well, you are complicit in one of the ugliest stains on american history.