A Florida Bar investigation into whether Rep. Matt Gaetz improperly intimidated former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen ahead of congressional testimony has advanced to a grievance committee for further investigation and action, a spokeswoman for the bar says
The investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz's conduct has advanced to a grievance committee for further investigation and action, Francine Andia Walker, a spokeswoman for the bar, told CNN Wednesday.In February, just hours ahead of Michael Cohen's public testimony before the House Oversight Committee, Gaetz -- a Trump ally -- tweeted at Cohen,"Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Maybe tonight would be a good time for that chat.
Read MoreWhen the bar first looked into the complaint in February, Jillian Lane Wyant, a spokeswoman for Gaetz, called it"frivolous." On Wednesday, Wyant told CNN that the Florida Republican would carry on in his duties as the investigation proceeds."Congressman Gaetz remains confident that the Florida Bar will not impair his vigorous and successful representation of his district," she said.
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