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Controversy Surrounds Matt Gaetz's Nomination as Attorney General Amid Ethics Investigation

House Speaker Mike Johnson argues against releasing an ethics report on Matt Gaetz, Trump’s AG pick, as controversy continues over allegations against Gaetz.

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The nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general by President-elect Trump faces scrutiny due to unresolved allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. House Speaker Mike Johnson claims the Ethics Committee report on Gaetz should not be released, while Republican senators express the need for access to it. The dynamic highlights a division within the GOP, as some lawmakers advocate for transparency during the confirmation process, raising questions about Gaetz’s fitness for the role amid serious allegations against him.

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