US House Speaker opposes release of ethics report on Matt Gaetz

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Friday that he opposes releasing a congressional ethics report on Matt Gaetz, who recently resigned from Congress. Johnson argues that the report should remain confidential, citing House rules regarding former members. Lawmakers from both parties on the Senate Judiciary Committee have expressed interest in the report as part of the confirmation process for Gaetz, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for U.S. attorney general. Johnson's stance contrasts with his earlier comments, where he indicated he could not influence the report's release. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing amid a nearly three-year investigation into sex-trafficking allegations.