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politics1 year ago

Ethics Committee Split Over Gaetz Investigation Amid New Allegations

The House Ethics Committee is facing internal division and public scrutiny over its handling of investigations into former congressmen Matt Gaetz and George Santos. The committee, led by Rep. Michael Guest, previously expelled Santos for financial misconduct but is now under pressure from House Speaker Mike Johnson to halt its probe into Gaetz, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. The committee's independence is questioned as it struggles to maintain bipartisan trust and transparency, with upcoming leadership changes potentially impacting its future direction.

via The Washington Post|
#george-santos#house-ethics-committee#matt-gaetz
politics1 year ago

Debate Intensifies Over Release of Gaetz Ethics Report After AG Withdrawal

Rep. Michael Guest, chair of the House Ethics Committee, stated that former Rep. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration for Attorney General should end discussions about releasing the committee's report on him. Gaetz's decision comes amid a long-standing investigation into allegations of misconduct, which ended when he resigned from Congress. The committee, which lacks jurisdiction over ex-lawmakers, had not released the report after a vote failed along party lines. Despite Gaetz's withdrawal, some Democrats, like Rep. Sean Casten, continue to push for the report's release.

via The Hill|
#house-ethics-committee#investigation#matt-gaetz
us-politics1 year ago

House Ethics Committee Stalemate Over Gaetz Report Sparks Controversy

The House ethics committee is deadlocked along party lines on whether to release a report on allegations against Matt Gaetz, with Democrat Susan Wild accusing committee chair Michael Guest of "betraying the process." The committee, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, will reconvene on December 5 to discuss further. The report involves serious allegations against Gaetz, including sexual misconduct and misuse of funds, which he denies.

via The Guardian US|
#house-ethics-committee#matt-gaetz#michael-guest
politics2 years ago

George Santos' Controversial Outbursts and Accusations Shake Political Landscape

Facing likely expulsion from Congress, Rep. George Santos launched an expletive-ridden tirade in a livestream, accusing his colleagues of various wrongdoings. Santos specifically targeted House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, calling him a "p*ssy" and urging him to call the expulsion motion. The Ethics Committee's investigation found that Santos used campaign funds for personal expenses, including Botox and porn. Santos criticized his colleagues for their behavior and vowed not to seek reelection. Despite his defiance, Santos admitted that the expulsion resolution would likely pass, leading to his expulsion from Congress.

via The Daily Beast|
#congressional-expulsion#george-santos#house-ethics-committee