ArabNews24.ca Matt Gaetz says he might be ‘wanted by the Deep State’ as House committee probes underage sex claims, corruption allegations

“I may be a canceled man in some corners. I may even be a wanted man by the Deep State. But I hear the millions of Americans who feel forgotten, canceled, ignored, marginalized and targeted,” Gaetz tweeted on Saturday, adding that he is still supported by “the silent majority.”

Gaetz, who has been adamant about not willing to step down, cited a poll by Victory Insights that over 70 percent of his constituents believe he should stay in office, while about 63 percent think he is not guilty of what he is being accused of - namely that he has had sexual encounters with a teenage girl, paid multiple adult women for sex via an accused sex trafficker, and used campaign funds to finance these activities.

Gaetz invoking ‘deep state’ - a sprawling conspiracy that a network of predominantly non-elected officials makes up a “hidden state” which is really in charge of the government - has sparked a torrent of outraged comments from the liberals. Actress and activist Rosanna Arquette accused Gaetz of being a “pedophile” and “a sex trafficker” - all without evidence.