But the pair are reportedly 'petrified of retribution and of Gaetz opening an investigation into Joe and the intern.'

'That's what this was about,' a source told Puck about the motive. 'It has nothing to do with ratings or Comcast. It's all about fear of retribution and investigation,'

Since 2020, Trump has spread unfounded theories that Scarborough allegedly had an affair with intern Lori Klausutis and was responsible for her death.

The 28-year-old intern worked in Scarborough's Florida office when he served as a member of Congress, representing the same district in Florida as Gaetz.

Klausutis died on the floor of the office after she fell and hit her head. It was later revealed she had an undiagnosed heart problem.

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