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Matt Gaetz Resigns as Investigation Resurfaces Amid AG Nomination

Matt Gaetz resigns amid new allegations of misconduct as President-elect Trump's Attorney General nominee, raising further calls for investigation report release.

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Updated: Nov 16th, 2024, 2:00 AM ET

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Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress after being nominated by President-elect Trump as Attorney General. Allegations of sexual misconduct have resurfaced, including witness testimony that he engaged in sexual acts with a minor. Gaetz, who denies all allegations, had previously been cleared by the DOJ. The House Ethics Committee's investigation was set to finalize its report, and some are calling for its release amid concerns over his new role. The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, expressed opposition to releasing the findings now that Gaetz is no longer in Congress.

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