WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.The committee cited reports of sexual and other misconduct by the Florida Republican in a statement Friday.The news comes as Gaetz has retained two prominent New York attorneys as he faces a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls.MORE: Rep.
Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon from Trump, report saysA Gaetz spokesperson said in a statement Friday that Marc Mukasey and Isabelle Kirshner will lead the Republican congressman's legal team.