Durbin calls for release of ethics report on Gaetz as Johnson opposes disclosure

Senator Dick Durbin has called for the release of an ethics report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of misconduct. Durbin argues that Gaetz should not escape scrutiny just because he is no longer in Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes releasing the report, stating it could create issues for the House. He emphasized that the investigation would end with Gaetz's resignation and expressed concerns about the implications of making the report public. Durbin's office noted that there is a precedent for releasing such reports after resignations. They argue that the Senate Judiciary Committee needs access to the report to evaluate Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.