Gaetz Nomination Contested Amid Ethical Concerns

The House Ethics Committee has deadlocked over whether to release a report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General. Gaetz faces accusations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, and other ethical violations, all of which he denies. Republican senators are divided on his confirmation, with some supporting Gaetz and others urging a review of the allegations. Senate Democrats have requested the FBI's full evidentiary file on Gaetz's past investigations due to the serious nature of the charges. Gaetz is lobbying senators, emphasizing his loyalty to Trump's agenda and dismissing the allegations as politically motivated. The Ethics Committee's indecision has increased tensions, with some Republicans speculating about a potential leak while Democrats push for the report's release.