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The Bizarre Origin Story of the Gaetz Scandal What Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Last week, The New York Times reported that Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was under investigation by the Justice Department over his relationships with women recruited online for sex, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl. Gaetz gained national attention for his trollish, Trumpian antics and fiery loyalty to the then-president. What happens if the Trump playbook doesn’t work for the 38-year-old congressman? 

Guest: Jeff Weiner, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Editor for the Orlando Sentinel 

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Last week, The New York Times reported that Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was under investigation by the Justice Department over his relationships with women recruited online for sex, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl. Gaetz gained national attention for his trollish, Trumpian antics and fiery loyalty to the then-president. What happens if the Trump playbook doesn’t work for the 38-year-old congressman? 

Guest: Jeff Weiner, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Editor for the Orlando Sentinel 

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