Republican Matt Gaetz faces calls to resign from member of his own party

Adam Kinzinger tweeted that congressman needs to resign' and linked to article claiming Gaetz paid $900 to accused sex trafficker

The House ethics committee on Friday announced it will open an investigation into the Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, amid a widening scandal involving allegations related to sex trafficking.

In a statement the committee said it was aware of the public allegations that Gaetz may have engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift, in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct."