Donald Trump actually said...

"Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a pardon. It must also be remembered that he had totally denied the accusations against him."

"I don`t see any reason why it would be. President and Putin was extremely strong and powerful in his denial today."

"Well, he denies it. Look, he denies it. I mean, he totally denies it. He says it didn`t happen. And you know, you have to listen to him also."

"Congressman Matt Gaetz has never asked me for a pardon. It must also be remembered that he totally denied the accusations against him."