The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Summary

House Republicans blocked efforts to release the Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, prolonging uncertainty over allegations of sexual misconduct despite his resignation from Congress.

Democrats pushed for transparency, accusing Republicans of hiding credible allegations. Speaker Mike Johnson argued that publishing the report sets a bad precedent.

While ethics reports have rarely been released post-resignation, tensions remain high on the bipartisan committee.

Gaetz denies wrongdoing, and DOJ previously closed its sex trafficking probe without charges. The report’s fate is unclear as the congressional session nears its end.

  • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    17 days ago

    These reports should be required to be released. Either the ethics report shows their actions were ethical, or it doesn’t. Either way the public deserves to know.