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.
The House ethics committee is set to vote on releasing a report on allegations of sexual misconduct against former Republican representative Matt Gaetz, who is nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department. The report could impact Gaetz's Senate confirmation prospects. While some Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, oppose the report's release, others like Senator Markwayne Mullin believe it should be available to senators. Democrats support the report's release, citing precedent for transparency in similar cases.
The House Ethics Committee faces a contentious decision on whether to release a report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general. The report, stemming from a three-year investigation into allegations against Gaetz, has sparked debate among committee members, with Democrats and some Republicans advocating for its release to inform the Senate's confirmation process. Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the release, citing a precedent against publishing reports on former members. The committee's decision could have significant political repercussions.
The House Ethics Committee is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the potential release of a report on allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, including sex trafficking and corruption. Despite Gaetz's resignation from Congress, there is pressure to release the report as he is nominated for attorney general by President-elect Trump. However, GOP leadership, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, opposes the release, citing concerns about setting a precedent. The committee, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, may face a deadlock on the decision.
