Gaetz Reportedly Asked Trump White House for Blanket Pardon
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Matt Gaetz, Loyal for Years to Trump, Is Said to Have Sought a Blanket PardonRepresentative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, was one of President Donald J. Trump’s most vocal allies during his term, publicly pledging loyalty and even signing a letter nominating the president for the Nobel Peace Prize.
In the final weeks of Mr. Trump’s term, Mr. Gaetz sought something in return. He privately asked the White House for blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and unidentified congressional allies for any crimes they may have committed, according to two people told of the discussions.
From the Left
Rep. Matt Gaetz sought blanket pardons from former President TrumpFlorida Congressman Matt Gaetz sought blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and others in Congress during the final days of former President Donald Trump's term, according to reports from the New York Times and Fox News.
Gaetz, an ardent Trump ally during the former president's four years in office, asked Trump aides in January for the president to offer pardons for any given crimes, two Trump associates with knowledge of the request told the Times.
The report comes amid an ongoing scandal for the representative, who is under federal criminal investigation...
From the Right
Trump defends Gaetz over allegations, says GOP rep never asked him for preemptive pardonFormer President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement in defense of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a political ally who is facing a federal investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct.
The statement came after The New York Times reported -- and a source told Fox News -- that Gaetz once asked Trump White House aides for a preemptive pardon at the end of his term.
But in a statement Wednesday, Trump said Gaetz never asked him directly: "Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a pardon," Trump said....
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