Matt Gaetz faces allegations of paying women for sex during New York trips

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, nominated by Donald Trump for attorney general, is accused of paying two women to travel to New York for sex in 2019. An attorney for the women claims they testified to Congress about these encounters and provided evidence, including text messages. The women allege that Gaetz paid for their trips and that they had sex with him on multiple occasions, often during drug-fueled parties. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, and the Justice Department previously declined to charge him after a lengthy investigation. The women stated their interactions with Gaetz were consensual but involved drugs, which they say impaired their judgment. They have been receiving counseling related to their experiences and provided testimony to the House Ethics Committee regarding the nature of their payments from Gaetz.