Gaetz Considers Senate Run Amid Ethics Report

Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz is facing renewed scrutiny following the release of a House Ethics Committee report detailing accusations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other unethical behaviors during his time in office. The report, which Gaetz unsuccessfully attempted to block, alleges that he paid for sex and drugs, including with a minor, and violated multiple legal and ethical standards. Despite these allegations, Gaetz has hinted at a potential run for the U.S. Senate, joking about replacing Marco Rubio, who is set to become Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz has denied the allegations, calling the report defamatory and an overreach of the committee's jurisdiction, given his resignation and status as a private citizen. The release of the report was met with controversy as it followed unauthorized leaks and a reversal by the committee to make the findings public.