Donald Trump has chosen Gaetz for his attorney general, but a House ethics panel's probe looms over the nomination.

Summary

The House Ethics Committee has expanded access to its report on Matt Gaetz, recently nominated for attorney general by Trump.

The report details allegations of sexual abuse and drug use, including claims Gaetz paid women for sex and had relations with a minor, which he denies.

While House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to block public release, some Republicans demand transparency due to Gaetz’s nomination.

The Justice Department previously investigated similar allegations but declined to press charges.

Senate confirmation hearings are expected to intensify scrutiny.

  • Billiam@lemmy.world
    2·
    3 hours ago

    Too easy to deflect.

    “Matt Gaetz is the victim of leftist lawfare. If he was a pedophile, why hasn’t he been charged? Why do you want to punish people without due process?”

    And then some nonsense about how persecuted white men are.