House Speaker Johnson opposes release of unfinished ethics report on Gaetz

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the House Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz should not be released, calling it unfinished and inappropriate since Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress. The Ethics Committee was investigating Gaetz for allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Gaetz resigned just before the committee was set to vote on the report, effectively ending the investigation. Some lawmakers, including Senator Markwayne Mullin, believe the report should be made public to inform the Senate's confirmation process for Gaetz as U.S. attorney general. Gaetz has denied all allegations against him.