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House Ethics Committee Deadlocks on Matt Gaetz Report Amid Withdrawal from AG Nomination

House Democrats push to release the Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz despite his withdrawal as AG nominee amidst rising publicity over allegations of misconduct.

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Updated: Nov 21st, 2024, 2:54 PM ET

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The House Ethics Committee has deadlocked on releasing a report regarding alleged misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who recently withdrew from consideration for Attorney General. Despite Gaetz's resignation, Democrats are pushing for transparency on the findings related to serious allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use during his tenure as a congressman. A resolution introduced by Rep. Sean Casten requires a House vote by early December. Some Republicans oppose releasing the report, claiming it is irrelevant now that Gaetz is no longer in Congress, while others stress the need for public trust as Trump’s administration takes shape.

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