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.

  • treefrog@lemm.ee
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    13 days ago

    If they won’t release it I’m just going to assume the worst. Which is that every member of the GOP is knee deep in child sex trafficking.

    Like if you’re going to cover this shit up, it’s because you are afraid and have something to hide.

    It has nothing to do with precedent, because we all know the GOP only cares about that when it’s convenient.