Speaker Johnson requests Ethics Committee to withhold Gaetz report

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Friday that he will request the House Ethics Committee not to release its report on allegations against former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Johnson believes releasing the report would breach protocol. Johnson stated he plans to discuss the matter with Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest. He emphasized that a former member, like Gaetz, is beyond the committee's jurisdiction. Johnson also expressed that the public's right to information is not relevant in this case, as he believes the rules of the House support his position.