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Rep. Matt Gaetz sought a blanket pardon for himself and others during the waning weeks of the Trump administration, late Tuesday. Citing two people familiar with the discussions, the Times reported Gaetz asked the White House for blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and unidentified allies for any crimes they may have committed. The Times said it was unclear at the time whether Gaetz knew the Justice Department had already opened a probe into his actions.Former President Donald Trump denied the report on Wednesday. He said in a statement: “Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a pardon. &nbsp;It must also be remembered that he has totally denied the accusations against him.” The Florida Republican, long one of Trump’s staunchest supporters, . The Times has previously reported authorities are trying to determine if Gaetz had an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old, and if he broke federal sex trafficking laws. Gaetz has denied criminal wrongdoing. According to Tuesday’s report, White House lawyers and officials flatly rejected the pardon request. Trump knew about the request, the Times said, though it was unclear if Gaetz asked him for the pardon directly. Last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said if the accusations were proven. Gaetz currently sits on the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees the Justice Department. MarketWatch’s Victor Reklaitis contributed to this report.The late Elizabeth Windsor, the monarch, couldn't overrule the government and was bound by its rules.SearchVisit a quote page and your recently viewed tickers will be displayed here.Search TickersNo results found

Rep. Matt Gaetz sought a blanket pardon for himself and others during the waning weeks of the Trump administration, late Tuesday. Citing two people familiar with the discussions, the Times reported Gaetz asked the White House for blanket pre-emptive pardons for himself and unidentified allies for any crimes they may have committed. The Times said it was unclear at the time whether Gaetz knew the Justice Department had already opened a probe into his actions.Former President Donald Trump denied the report on Wednesday. He said in a statement: “Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a...

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