I almost think that it was an intentional trap by the powers that be because it’s exactly the same playbook that Epstein

It was exactly that. Joel Greenburg was using DMV record to scout talent and engaging in extortion using those underage prostitutes. When the DOJ went after Greenburg, instead off throwing the book at him, they chose to give him a deal to try and get dirt on Gaetz. The press and the DOJ itself framed it as if Gaetz was involved in Greenburg's sex trafficking. In reality, Gaetz was probably a target and victim.

In short, the FBI tried to use an testimony of a (now convicted) extortionist pimp to get rid of an unpopular Republican. Then Greenburg turned out to be so unreliable they couldn't make anything stick, so they sealed the files.