Dem says Gaetz can't 'resign away' ethics probe; Mike Johnson says release would not be 'appropriate'

House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging the House Ethics Committee not to release a report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, citing concerns about opening a “dangerous Pandora’s box.” Gaetz, who has denied allegations of misconduct, resigned from Congress, effectively ending the investigation. Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin supports releasing the report publicly, stating Gaetz shouldn’t be able to avoid scrutiny, especially given his nomination as U.S. attorney general under President-elect Trump.

Full Article