Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) drew widespread ridicule online Wednesday after proclaiming that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was innocent of any allegations involving underage sex trafficking.
Jordan, who has long been one of Gaetz’s staunchest congressional allies, told CNN’s Ryan Nobles that “I believe Matt Gaetz” is innocent after it was revealed on Tuesday night that he’s being investigated by the Department of Justice for potentially having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old.
The Ohio representative and former Ohio State University wrestling coach was accused last year by a former team captain of aiding and abetting in the university’s cover-up of sexual abuse within the program, during testimony before Ohio state legislator. “Jim