House Panel Flips Decision: Matt Gaetz Ethics Report to be Released

In a surprise turnaround, the House Ethics Committee has voted to make public its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. This reverses a previous decision made in November, when the committee had voted along party lines to keep the report under wraps. The report, which concludes a long-running investigation into multiple allegations against Gaetz, is expected to be released after the House's final votes this year. Gaetz, who had been in the running for attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump, withdrew from consideration and resigned from Congress. He has denied all allegations, including claims of sexual misconduct and misuse of campaign funds. The investigation began years ago and has been a contentious topic among lawmakers. The committee's decision to release the report is significant because it's rare for such a report to be made public after a member has left Congress. The change in decision follows a public feud over the report that surfaced before Thanksgiving. No comment has been made by Gaetz or the committee's spokesperson regarding this development. Gaetz, who was reelected before his resignation, has no plans to return to Congress. He plans to continue supporting President Trump and will join One America News Network in January. Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed his belief that the report should not be released since Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress. This turn of events raises questions about the committee's decision-making process and the future of the report.