Read the Text Matt Gaetz Sent Michael Cohen Apologizing For Threatening Dirt on Alleged Affairs
On the night before Michael Cohen‘s testimony in front of Congress, pro-Trump Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz sent out a tweet aimed at the former Trump fixer.
The now-deleted tweet read: “Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Maybe tonight would be a good time for that chat. I wonder if she’ll remain faithful when you’re in prison. She’s about to learn a lot…”
Gaetz’s tweet was panned as an attempt at witness tampering.
Gaetz insisted it was not, but that did not stop the Florida Bar from opening an investigation into Gaetz’s ill-advised tweet. Rep. Nancy Pelosi also issued a scolding.
In response, Gaetz deleted his tweet.
Now, it seems Gaetz took his apology direct to Cohen, in a text message, where he said it was “never ever ever” his intent to threaten him.
“Mr. Cohen, this is Congressman Matt Gaetz,” he wrote in a text to Cohen obtained by Vanity Fair. “I am writing to personally tell you I’m sorry for the tweet that I sent which many believe was threatening to you. It was never ever ever my intent to threaten you in any way.”
He continued on: “While you don’t know me, that is not who I am and how I operate. I do not wish any harm to you or your family. I was upset at what was transpiring and chose my words poorly. I will work to be better, as I know you said today you will as well. Have a good evening. – Matt.”
Cohen then apparently responded, writing this:
“Congressman Gaetz, I cannot thank you enough for your message. The tweet, sadly, has only made a bad situation worse . . . not only for my wife but for my children as well. With your permission, I would like to share your message with my wife and children. Hopefully, it will bring a little peace to their damaged life. We all make mistakes especially in this crazy partisan time. Thank you again for your text and I hope that the tweet does not cause you any harm. If it does, and there is anything I can do to help you correct it, please feel free to reach out and I would be happy to assist.”
After his apology, Gaetz went on Fox News to tell others he had apologized.
He also sent out another tweet.
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