Matt Gaetz faces allegations of sending payments to women with personal notes during congressional term

Matt Gaetz is accused of sending over $10,000 to women via Venmo and PayPal, with notes suggesting personal relationships. These payments occurred between July 2017 and January 2019, during his time as a congressman. The payments, which range from $100 to over $700, included descriptions like “being awesome” and “love you.” Some transactions reportedly relate to a Justice Department investigation into Gaetz's conduct. Gaetz has denied all allegations, and the Justice Department did not charge him with any crime. The House Ethics Committee's investigation ended when he resigned last week after being nominated for attorney general.