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House Republicans Reject Ethics Report on Gaetz Amid Hegseth Support Controversy

House Republicans blocked an ethics report on Matt Gaetz while Trump backed Pete Hegseth, whose nomination as Secretary of Defense faces mounting concerns.

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On December 5, House Republicans rejected a motion to release an ethics report regarding former Rep. Matt Gaetz amid allegations of sexual misconduct. This decision drew criticism from Democrats, emphasizing a lack of accountability. Concurrently, President-elect Donald Trump publicly supported Pete Hegseth, his nominee for Secretary of Defense, despite scrutiny over excessive drinking and sexual misconduct allegations. Hegseth has denied wrongdoing and emphasized his commitment to not consume alcohol if confirmed. Trump's support reflects the ongoing contest in the GOP over the cultural and political implications of these high-profile nominations.

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