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Speaker Johnson Opposes Release of Ethics Report on AG Nominee Gaetz After Meeting Trump

Nov 15, 2024, 05:01 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson, after meeting with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, has announced his opposition to the release of a House Ethics Committee report concerning allegations against Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz. Johnson stated he would 'strongly suggest' that the Ethics Committee not issue the report, citing it as a breach of protocol, tradition, and the spirit of the rule. The report allegedly contains damaging information regarding Gaetz's potential involvement in sexual misconduct, illegal drug use, and the acceptance of improper gifts.