WASHINGTON, DC (November 14, 2024) – The nonpartisan National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) called on the U.S. Senate not to confirm the nomination of Matt Gaetz to U.S. Attorney General unless he is fully cleared of all allegations of sexual misconduct, including allegations of sex trafficking of a minor and participation in prostitution.
“We urge the Senate not to confirm former Representative Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General while there remain serious, credible allegations of engaging in sex trafficking of a minor and prostitution. As the nation’s highest law enforcement officer, he would be responsible for enforcing our nation’s laws prohibiting sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, prostitution, and obscenity. The victims and survivors we serve deserve no less, and the people of this country deserve assurance that their leaders are committed to justice without exception,” said Dawn Hawkins, CEO, National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
“Gaetz’s resignation from Congress should not prevent the House Committee on Ethics from releasing its report, which is relevant to his potential qualifications to be the U.S. Attorney General. If the House will not release the report, we call on the Senate to conduct a full investigation before moving forward,” added Hawkins. “His candidacy for this position cannot be fully vetted absent a full and transparent investigation.”
About National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE)
Founded in 1962, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading national non-partisan organization exposing the links between all forms of sexual exploitation such as child sexual abuse, prostitution, sex trafficking and the public health harms of pornography. https://endsexualexploitation.org/
