Gaetz Faces Uphill Battle for AG Confirmation Amid Ethics Controversies

Speaker Mike Johnson initially upheld the independence of the House Ethics Committee but later intervened in its investigation of Matt Gaetz, urging the committee not to release its report on allegations against Gaetz. This reversal highlights a breach of institutional protocols and raises concerns about political interference. Johnson's actions have sparked criticism and debate over the transparency and integrity of the ethics process, especially given Gaetz's controversial nomination as attorney general.