The US House Ethics Committee has decided to delay releasing a long-running investigation into Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, at least for now. The committee, which is evenly split along party lines, voted against releasing the report.
Gaetz faces allegations of sexual misconduct and is working to secure his nomination despite this. The House Ethics Committee expects to meet again on December 5 to reconsider its decision. Gaetz had met with Republican senators who have heard questions about the allegations and are considering their votes on his nomination.
Trump has nominated Gaetz as a valuable ally, but some Republicans are wary of the scrutiny surrounding him. One senator described the situation as a “lynch mob” forming against Gaetz. The committee ultimately voted to complete the report, which passed with some Republican support.
Gaetz’s nomination is seen as part of Trump’s broader plan to reshape the Department of Justice. His confirmation hearing is expected to take place in January 2025, when Republicans will have control of the Senate.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/gaetz-trump-attorney-general-sexual-misconduct-5f9c684bb695df143beffbf8f956b09c