In response to The New York Times report that he begged Donald Trump for a blanket pardon during his final week as president, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) frantically posted a photo of text claiming it confirms an extortion plot against him. Gaetz posted the information with a wide-eyed emoji.
According to Washington Examiner reporter Emily Brooks, a screen capture of the text message reveals Bob Kent asked if the Gaetz wanted a way to fix the forthcoming indictment. Brooks also posted a document that deals with the facts for “Project Homecoming,” something the Examiner indicated was the name of the investigation into Gaetz and others six days ago.
“The FBI became aware of compromising pictures, depicting ‘Congressman Gaetz, and an Election Official involved in a ‘sexual orgy with underage prostitutes’, in Maitland, Florida, during an unrelated investigation into political corruption and public integrity in another criminal case,” the document says.
It also states that “subsequent information has resulted in Congressman Gaetz becoming a target of a widening investigation into serious underage sex trafficking, political corruption, public integrity, and other criminal allegations against Congressman Gaetz and others.”
The release of the document prompted many to ask if Gaetz realizes that an extortion plot requires something with which someone can be extorted first.
I too get upset when evidence of my crimes is used against me
— Harry (@DocEgonSpengler) April 7, 2021
If you’re so innocent why is someone trying to extort your family? You can’t extort someone who is innocent.
— Sophie (@florida_sophia) April 7, 2021
Hey Matt, innocent people don't ask for pardons 😉
— Randy 🏴☠️ (@BigDFromCinci) April 7, 2021
He's about to go through some things.
— arthur a. (@artswanson9) April 7, 2021
Howdy. pic.twitter.com/OytZDaSku9
— Claude Taylor (@TrueFactsStated) April 7, 2021
Thank you for reminding us that the extortion thing is a “subplot,” as the main plot is your sex trafficking
— Harry (@DocEgonSpengler) April 7, 2021
You’re not a victim…
— Irishrygirl (@irishrygirl) April 7, 2021
This is how we see you trying to escape the 💩 storm you are in. Please keep it up. This is highly entertaining. 😁👍 pic.twitter.com/FC7PJ2XBRz
— Mr Black (@CapriFaze) April 7, 2021
That's crazy. I wonder why someone would think they could extort a completely innocent person for $25 million. I also wonder why a completely innocent person would even be concerned about it.
— Roastmaster General (@TempleOfJames) April 7, 2021
