Trump denies report that Matt Gaetz asked for blanket pardon

Published Apr 07 2021 at 3:48 PM GMT

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Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday denied a report that claimed embattled Rep Matt Gaetz sought a blanket pardon from his White House — for himself and unidentified congressional allies amid a federal probe of underage sex trafficking allegations.
“Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a pardon,” the 45th commander-in-chief said in the.