McCarthy Says Gaetz Could Lose Committee Seats If Allegations Are True

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks during his weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 18, 2021. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) could lose his seats on the House Armed Services and Judiciary committees if allegations that he had an improper relationship with a 17-year-old are true, said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Gaetz confirmed on social media and to media outlets Tuesday night that he is being investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) about alleged sexual misconduct.