Despite several testimonies saying Gaetz asked for pardon in 2021, the Florida congressman denied ever seeking protection for himself.
on Monday, Gaetz denied ever asking for a pardon.
Rep. Matt Gaetz walks to a closed-door GOP caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol January 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Republican has denied ever asking former President Donald Trump for a pardon.Melber then showed Gaetz footage of the former Trump administration officials—Eric Herschmann and Cassidy Hutchinson—testifying that the representative had asked for pardon.
"We've got multiple people," Melber said."The director of White House presidential personnel, [Johnny McEntee], who's a Trump loyalist. Lawyer Eric Herschmann. Cassidy Hutchinson, famously. They all testified under oath that you specifically requested a pardon." Melber continued:"So the question is, can you really say that all of them are committing perjury, lying on you? A. And B, if a pardon was requested, why not just tell us what were you worried about? What was it that you thought you or others might be indicted for?"He added about the others involved:"I do not remember it the same way Eric Herschmann does.
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