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Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Ethics Committee to Withhold Report on Matt Gaetz Amid Scrutiny

House Speaker Mike Johnson requests Ethics Committee secrecy on Gaetz report as Senate pressures for transparency before his AG confirmation.

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Updated: Nov 15th, 2024, 11:51 PM ET

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally requested that the House Ethics Committee not release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, citing tradition against publishing findings on former members. This decision comes as senators, both Republicans and Democrats, demand access to the report ahead of Gaetz's nomination as attorney general under President-elect Trump, amidst serious allegations against him. Johnson's intervention is unusual and adds to the controversy surrounding Gaetz’s candidacy. While Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, ongoing discussions highlight a divide in Congress regarding transparency and accountability.

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