Democratic lawmaker asks for GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz to be investigated for witness intimidation after the Trump ally threatened Michael Cohen in a tweet
Gaetz, a close ally to the President, tweeted at Cohen on Tuesday, saying,"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.
"Cohen is testifying publicly before the House Oversight committee on Wednesday at a blockbuster hearing that is ongoing. The President's former attorney and fixer has given testimony about his dealings with Trump and has been harshly critical of him, saying in his opening statement that the President is"a conman,""a cheat" and"a racist.
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