Mike Johnson clarifies he hasn't discussed Matt Gaetz report with Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson stated he has not discussed the House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz with President-elect Trump. Johnson emphasized that he has not changed his position on the report's release. In a CNN interview, Johnson clarified that the ethics committee does not have jurisdiction over Gaetz since he is no longer a member of Congress. He argued that releasing the report would set a concerning precedent. Johnson also mentioned that the report is still in draft form and not ready for release. He noted that the Speaker cannot stop the ethics committee from releasing reports but expressed his belief that it is inappropriate to pursue this matter further.