'He's not a team player': Republicans steer clear of Gaetz amid DOJ investigation
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House Republicans are doing their best to steer clear of embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz amid an FBI investigation into whether he broke sex trafficking laws and had sex with a 17-year-old girl.
The Republican efforts to keep their distance from Gaetz also offer him a lifeline within the GOP conference, as he appears safe at the moment from facing retribution within the party unless formal charges are filed. House GOP leaders say they're waiting to see what comes of the Justice Department investigation before deciding on any action to take against Gaetz. And rank-and-file Republicans are doing their best to avoid answering questions or to change the subject when asked about their Florida colleague's possible legal troubles.More Related News