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Former Trump and GOP officials celebrate the fall of ‘mean’ Matt Gaetz: ‘He’s a blight on the conference’

Former officials in President Donald Trump White House and the Republican Party were “gloating” Tuesday night when it was revealed that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was being investigated by the Justice Department for possible sex trafficking, Business Insider reported.

Gaetz, who is the “subject” of an investigation, could end up being indicted if evidence is found of a crime. It’s possible he could also be completely vindicated. But the latter didn’t matter as Republicans joined with jubilation to celebrate what they thought was Gaetz’s fall. One former senior Trump White House aide was on multiple text chains with former colleagues gossiping about the deluge of news about Gaetz’s legal predicament.

“The former Trump aides aren’t necessarily happy to see the three-term lawmaker in trouble, but they ‘feel a little vindicated,'” BI said, citing a former White House staffer. “He’s the meanest person in politics.” Continue reading.

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