Senate Republicans Call for Gaetz Ethics Report

Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the House Ethics Committee to release its investigation report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been nominated by President Trump for Attorney General. Grassley, along with several other Republican senators, believes that transparency regarding allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use against Gaetz is crucial for a fair confirmation process. The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet soon to discuss the report, which has been stalled since Gaetz's abrupt resignation from Congress. Some GOP members, including Senators John Cornyn and Markwayne Mullin, have echoed Grassley’s call for the report to be made available to the Senate. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated he will request that the Ethics Committee refrain from releasing the findings. This situation reveals a divide among Republicans as they balance support for Trump with the need for due process in vetting Gaetz's nomination.