Johnson defends decision to keep Gaetz ethics report private, praises him as attorney general nominee

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended his call to keep the House Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz private. He argued that the report should not be released since Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress. Johnson stated that releasing the report could set a troubling precedent, as it would allow the Ethics Committee to investigate private citizens. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the committee's jurisdiction over current members only. Johnson also praised Gaetz as a nominee for attorney general, describing him as a "disruptor" who will help reform government agencies. His nomination has raised concerns among Senate Republicans about its viability.