Calls Grow to Release Ethics Report on Trump's AG Pick Matt Gaetz; Speaker Johnson Warns of "Breach of Protocol"

Nov 17, 2024, 02:13 PM

Pressure is mounting on the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz amid his nomination as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz resigned from the House this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the release, calling it a "terrible precedent" and a "breach of protocol" since Gaetz is now a private citizen. Allegations against Gaetz include "illegal activity involving an underage female" and violations of congressional ethics concerning campaign funds. Both House Democrats and Republicans, including Senator Markwayne Mullin, are calling for the report to be made public. The Ethics Committee canceled a meeting as pressure builds. Johnson denies discussing the report with Trump and suggests that releasing it could open a "Pandora's Box".