Rep. Matt Gaetz Confronted by Heckler Over Alleged Relationship with Underage Girl
Gaetz's Former Associate Cooperates with Investigation into Sex Trafficking Allegations
- Rep. Matt Gaetz was confronted by a heckler during a campaign event in New Hampshire, who asked about Gaetz's alleged past relationship with an underage girl and his connection to the 'Lolita Express', a private jet belonging to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- The heckler, identified as Rod Webber, also presented Gaetz with a blow-up doll, implying it was a gift of 'underage girls'.
- Gaetz, who was campaigning for former President Donald Trump, was investigated by the DOJ for sex trafficking and alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, but was not charged.
- The House Ethics Committee has been investigating allegations against Gaetz since 2021, overlapping with the Justice Department probe.
- Gaetz's former associate, Joel Greenberg, pleaded guilty to six charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, and agreed to cooperate with the investigation into Gaetz.