Assuming any of this is true at all, it could be as simple as this “associate” asking Gaetz if he could do him a favor by covering some travel expenses for him until he can pay him back. In fact, something like that would be a perfect setup for entrapment.
I think the “teen” involved has stated that everyone on the trip she took with Gaetz was 18 at the time, so even if it’s a little creepy, it wouldn’t be pedo. Another accusation is that a lobbyist paid for everything, including the escorts.
I hope Gaetz was smart enough to avoid stuff like that. Only the left gets away with such things.