Rep. Matt Gaetz apologizes to Michael Cohen for tweet amid backlash, investigation by Florida Bar Association
Representative Matt Gaetz has apologized to Michael Cohen a day after the lawmaker from Florida published a tweet that some interpreted as a threat to President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer ahead of his congressional testimony.
“Hey @MichaelCohen212,” Gaetz tweeted Tuesday. “Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Maybe tonight would be a good time for that chat. I wonder if she’ll remain faithful when you’re in prison. She’s about to learn a lot.” "I encourage all Members to be mindful that comments made on social media or in the press can adversely affect the ability of House Committees to obtain the truthful and complete information necessary to fulfill their duties," Pelosi said in the statement."As a result, such statements can be construed as not reflecting the credibility of the House, and the Committee on Ethics should vigilantly monitor these types of statements which may not by the speech or debate clause.
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