Matt Gaetz Denies Allegations of Sex with Underage Girl in Bill Maher Interview

The former congressman and Trump attorney general nominee disputes claims from a House Ethics Committee report during a podcast appearance.

Matt Gaetz, former Republican congressman and Trump attorney general nominee, denied allegations of paying for sex and engaging in sexual activity with an underage girl during an interview on Bill Maher's podcast.
A December House Ethics Committee report alleged Gaetz paid women for sex, had relations with a 17-year-old, used illegal drugs, and accepted impermissible gifts, though Gaetz has not been charged with a crime.
Gaetz stated on the podcast and in prior public comments that the Justice Department's investigation found no evidence to support the claims against him, asserting he has been fully exonerated.
Gaetz suggested political rivals, including former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, may have played a role in the release of the Ethics Committee report after his resignation from Congress.
Despite the controversies, Gaetz remains a prominent figure among MAGA Republicans and has launched a show on the conservative network One America News.