Financial Transactions

Gaetz’s $10,000 Venmo Payments to Witnesses Spark Outrage

Matt Gaetz made 27 Venmo payments totaling $10,224.02 to two women who subsequently became witnesses in investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct. This raises immediate questions about the nature of these transactions and their potential connection to the ongoing probes. The sheer volume of payments, averaging roughly $400 per transaction, suggests a pattern rather than isolated incidents.

The timing of these payments, occurring before stricter IRS scrutiny of large peer-to-peer transfer apps, is also noteworthy. It’s plausible that such transactions might now trigger red flags and further investigation. The significant sum involved points towards a level of organization and regularity, casting doubt on the possibility of this being a series of spontaneous encounters.… Continue reading