The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Summary

House Republicans blocked efforts to release the Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, prolonging uncertainty over allegations of sexual misconduct despite his resignation from Congress.

Democrats pushed for transparency, accusing Republicans of hiding credible allegations. Speaker Mike Johnson argued that publishing the report sets a bad precedent.

While ethics reports have rarely been released post-resignation, tensions remain high on the bipartisan committee.

Gaetz denies wrongdoing, and DOJ previously closed its sex trafficking probe without charges. The report’s fate is unclear as the congressional session nears its end.

  • Artyom@lemm.ee
    8·
    7 days ago

    Have the republicans learned nothing? Published, verified, sexual assault evidence is WEEKS of headline coverage. This could win him his next election because bad press is a myth and has been for a decade. Gaetz should be begging people to have it released, otherwise he’ll probably fade into obscurity over the next few years because he’s out of power.

    • BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      6 days ago

      They have learned. It’s a strategic decision. The election is just over, people will forget about Gaetz if he gets his week (singular, unless it gets leaked bite sized) of headlines now.

      Next federal election is midterms in two years, right? The same time meatball Ron’s replacement as Florida governor is elected. I give it 18months from now, and the report will be leaked over a couple of weeks. That way every time Gaetz get interviewed he can make more and more outlandish remarks, threaten whomever and launch policy ideas - just like the his senior Florida elected ephebophile has taught him. That will get/keep him in the running, or at least get enough spotlight for some PAC money. If it involves Mrs Matt Gaetz (Ginger Luckey) standing by her man “during these ridiculous accusations”, I bet he’ll be running for governor.

      If the report gets leaked earlier it’ll be because of a special election. It gets leaked later, and especially if the mrs is involved, then watch out. Because then that mother fucker (well, technically kid fucker) is going to run for POTUS after Trump.

      • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        6 days ago

        He was my Congressman, so I’ve been watching all this horseshit very closely. Think you have it nailed down. Not sure he would be satisfied with Governor, might follow his MO, aim too high, too fast.