Florida State Bar reportedly investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz’s tweeted threat to Michael Cohen
WASHINGTON – The Florida Bar opened an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz after the Republican posted what was viewed as a threat to President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen, just before providing public testimony to Congress.
"The Florida Bar is aware of the comments made in a tweet yesterday by Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is a Florida Bar member, and I can confirm we have opened an investigation," said Francine Andía Walker, a spokeswoman for the Florida Bar. Earlier, he had apologized for tweeting that Cohen's wife was"about to learn a lot" and alleged he'd been unfaithful in his marriage.
Cohen testimony:: 'I am here to tell the truth.' Michael Cohen delivers searing testimony about TrumpFrom threatening schools to racist remar: The alleged Trump deeds Cohen plans to share While Gaetz is not a member of the Oversight committee, he was in the room at the start of the hearing. He stood stone-faced along the wall on the Republican side of the room as Cohen described his 24-year marriage, his wife and two children.
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