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The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore. Suddenly embroiled in a federal sex trafficking investigation, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has denied the allegations, rebuffed suggestions that he resign and sent fundraising appeals that portray him as a victim of a “smear campaign.” He’s expected to make a high-profile appearance Friday at former President Donald Trump’s Doral golf club in Miami. The congressman joins a growing list of politicians from both parties — almost exclusively men — who are defying the traditional response to ...

'New strategy': Politicians in crisis refuse calls to resign WILL WEISSERT and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press April 8, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo President Donald Trump, right, accompanied by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., left, arrive for Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington.Andrew Harnik/APShow MoreShow Less 2of3FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., walks off the House floor as House of Representatives takes up articles ...

Washington The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore. Suddenly embroiled in a federal sex trafficking investigation, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has denied the allegations, rebuffed suggestions that he resign and sent fundraising appeals that portray him as a victim of a “smear campaign.” He’s expected to make a high-profile appearance Friday at former President Donald Trump’s Doral golf club in Miami. The Republican congressman joins a growing list of politicians from both parties – almost exclusively men – who are defying the tr...

Matt Gaetz case another example of politician in crisis refusing to resign The congressman joins a growing list of politicians from both parties — almost exclusively men — who are defying the traditional response to controversy.     Suddenly embroiled in a federal sex trafficking investigation, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, shown in this 2019 photo, has denied the allegations, rebuffed suggestions that he resign and sent fundraising appeals that portray him as a victim of a “smear campaign.” [ J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE | AP ] Updated 1 hour ago WASHINGTON — The mere whif...