House speaker opposes release of ethics report on Matt Gaetz following resignation

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Friday that the House Ethics Committee should not release a report on sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Johnson argued that making the report public would set a bad precedent for the House. The Ethics Committee was set to vote on releasing a report detailing serious allegations against Gaetz, including drug-fueled parties with minors. Gaetz resigned from Congress on Wednesday, shortly after being nominated by Donald Trump for attorney general, likely to avoid the report's release. Some Republicans, including Sen. John Cornyn, believe the Senate should see the ethics report to ensure proper vetting of Gaetz's nomination. Johnson's request to keep the report sealed raises concerns about accountability for lawmakers.