Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., defended himself Monday against allegations involving sex with underage girls and trafficking as a former congressional aide stepped forward to vouch for his embattled ex-boss. The staunchly pro-Trump lawmaker used very specific phrases to deny having sex with a 17-year-old and paying for sex. But the 38-year-old also acknowledged having an … Continue reading ‘Not a monk’: Rep. Matt Gaetz defends himself against sex charges as ex-staffer offers support