House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he was not aware of any red flags concerning embattled Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz.

The remarks come just one day after House Minority Whip Steve Scalise said that party leaders would “take action” if Gaetz, who is under federal investigation by the Justice Department for alleged sex trafficking, is charged. McCarthy also confirmed this on Thursday.

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