The House Ethics Committee has released a report on its investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), finding “substantial evidence” that he may have violated campaign finance laws and engaged in sexual misconduct. The report includes allegations that Gaetz paid for travel and lodging for women he met through websites that connect people for sexual encounters. Gaetz has denied the allegations and called the investigation a “partisan witch hunt.” The report is now being reviewed by the full House of Representatives, which could vote to censure or expel Gaetz if it finds that he has violated House rules. The investigation has divided the Ethics Committee, with Republicans largely defending Gaetz and Democrats calling for his removal from office.
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Speaker Johnson presses Ethics Committee not to release report on Gaetz
House Speaker Nancy Johnson has urged the Ethics Committee not to release a report on the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), citing concerns that it could interfere with the Justice Department’s ongoing probe. In a letter to the committee, Johnson said, “I believe it is in the best interests of the House, the committee and the American people to allow the Justice Department to complete its work without interference.” She also expressed concern that releasing the report could jeopardize Gaetz’s right to a fair trial. The Ethics Committee is currently considering whether or not to release the report, which has been the subject of much speculation.