foxnews.com
Gaetz Resigns Amidst Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress amidst allegations of sexual misconduct; House Ethics Committee investigation concludes.
English
United States
PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsUs PoliticsInvestigationEthicsResignationAllegations
House Ethics CommitteeDepartment Of JusticeFox NewsAbc NewsSenate Judiciary Committee
Matt GaetzMike JohnsonDonald TrumpJohn Cornyn
- What allegations were made against Rep. Matt Gaetz?
- A woman testified before the House Ethics Committee that she had a sexual relationship with Rep. Matt Gaetz when she was 17. Gaetz denies the allegations, calling them a false smear.
- What is the status of the House Ethics Committee's investigation?
- The House Ethics Committee's investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has ended due to his resignation from Congress. The committee may still release a report, although this would break precedent.
- What is the Senate's stance on the allegations against Rep. Gaetz?
- Senator John Cornyn has expressed interest in seeing the House Ethics Committee's report on Rep. Matt Gaetz, suggesting that the Senate Judiciary Committee should not be limited in its own investigation.
- What was the outcome of the Department of Justice's investigation into Rep. Gaetz?
- The Department of Justice investigated Rep. Matt Gaetz for years regarding sex trafficking and obstruction of justice but ultimately did not file charges. Gaetz has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
- What is Rep. Gaetz's current position and what role did President-elect Trump offer him?
- President-elect Donald Trump nominated Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general, shortly before Gaetz's resignation. This nomination has faced opposition from some Republicans in the Senate.