broadly denied the accusations and not been charged with any crimes. He serves on the Armed Services and Judiciary committees, and critics have said he should immediately be removed from the Judiciary panel because it oversees the Justice Department.Scalise did not directly answer questions about whether he has confidence in Gaetz.
Scalise said he’s not yet discussed the allegations with Gaetz but expected to meet with him this week.Advertisement"It’s serious things alleged.
Obviously we want to get the facts," Scalise said.Gaetz did not attend a weekly closed-door meeting of House Republicans on Wednesday, Scalise said.