Matt Gaetz's TV Debut Has His Plastic Surgery On Everyone's Lips (& Not In A Good Way)
Scott Maxwell of the Orlando Sentinel--"Gaetz knows how justice in this country works. If you’re poor and lacking connections, you’ll be sent to prison for small-time crimes. But if you’re powerful and connected, you’ll get a pass — and maybe a talk-show deal or Cabinet post."
The below is from Scott Maxwell who is an Orlando Sentinel columnist. Contact him at smaxwell@orlandosentinel.com
A screenshot of a text exchange in Appendix B of the U.S. House Committee on Ethics’ report on former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. (U.S. House of Representatives) Imagine how ridiculous it would sound if you heard that chorus of excuses from authorities for some street-level criminal:
We thought the other guys were handling this. This isn’t our job. Nobody directly complained to us about these activities (that were widely documented in the media).
Also, it’s worth noting that none of these investigative agencies said they didn’t think crimes were committed — just that they didn’t think they were the ones who should be doling out justice.
For his part, Gaetz, who comes from an extremely wealthy family in Florida’s panhandle, has denied any legal wrongdoing.
“My 30s were an era of working very hard — and playing hard too,” he said. “It’s embarrassing, though not criminal, that I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life. I live a different life now.”
Way back in his 30s. Gaetz is 42.
Most Floridians would be quaking in their flip-flops if Congress released a report that said they had broken all kinds of laws. Not Gaetz. He’s already back on Twitter (X), promoting Bitcoin and fuming about immigration proposals.
Why? Because Gaetz knows how justice in this country works.
If you’re poor and lacking connections, you’ll be sent to prison for small-time crimes. But if you’re powerful and connected, you’ll get a pass — and maybe a talk-show deal or Cabinet nomination.
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