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House Speaker Blocks Gaetz Ethics Report
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes releasing an ethics report on Matt Gaetz, a move met with criticism from Democrats and the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Mike JohnsonMatt GaetzDonald TrumpMichael GuestDick Durbin
- How has House Speaker Mike Johnson's position on the matter changed?
- Johnson's stance is a reversal from his previous assertion that the Speaker's office is uninvolved with ethics matters; he now claims releasing reports on former members would open a "Pandora's box."
- What is the Senate Judiciary Committee's position on the release of the report?
- The Senate Judiciary Committee has requested the report from the House Ethics Committee, emphasizing that they need this information to fulfill their constitutional duty to vet Gaetz's nomination.
- What concerns have Democrats expressed about the timing of Matt Gaetz's resignation?
- Democrats have raised concerns about the timing of Gaetz's resignation, suggesting it was linked to the impending report and questioning the propriety of nominating him as Attorney General without full transparency.
- What are the allegations against Matt Gaetz that are being investigated by the House Ethics Committee?
- The report concerns allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and obstruction of justice against Gaetz, who resigned from Congress shortly before the potential release of the report.
- What is House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on the release of the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz?
- House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the release of a House Ethics Committee report on allegations against Matt Gaetz, arguing it would set a bad precedent.