Official announcement or publication by the House Ethics Committee

House Ethics Committee Urged to Release Report on Trump's AG Nominee Matt Gaetz Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Nov 18, 2024, 10:36 PM

Pressure is mounting on Capitol Hill for the House Ethics Committee to release its report on allegations of sexual misconduct against former Representative Matt Gaetz, now President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General. House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged the committee not to release the report, arguing that it would set a bad precedent since Gaetz is a private citizen. However, GOP Senators like Markwayne Mullin and Kevin Cramer, along with nearly 100 House Democrats, have called for the report's release, emphasizing the need for transparency, especially given Gaetz's nomination for a high-ranking government position. The Ethics Committee has made the report available to its members, and there are indications that the Senate Judiciary Committee might expedite its consideration of Gaetz's nomination if the report is released. The allegations include serious misconduct with a minor, which has intensified the call for the report's public disclosure.