The House Ethics Committee unexpectedly reversed its prior decision and voted to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz before the end of the current Congress. This report, concluding a years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and campaign finance violations, will be made public after the House adjourns. The decision to release the report, despite Gaetz’s resignation and Speaker Johnson’s objections, suggests a bipartisan shift within the committee. The report’s release is unusual, as such actions are rarely taken after a member leaves Congress.
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House Republicans successfully blocked a Democrat-led resolution demanding the release of a House Ethics Committee report investigating allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz. The GOP employed a procedural maneuver, referring the resolution to committee, effectively halting public dissemination of the report. Speaker Mike Johnson argued the report was moot since Gaetz is no longer in Congress, while Democrats criticized the decision as prioritizing secrecy over transparency. The report’s findings, which include allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and obstruction of justice, remain undisclosed.
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Representative Sean Casten’s resolution compels a House floor vote to mandate the release of the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Representative Matt Gaetz. This bipartisan committee previously deadlocked on releasing the report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use against Gaetz, who resigned from Congress before a decision was reached. The resolution cites precedent for releasing such reports on former members, countering the committee chairman’s assertion that Gaetz’s resignation should end the matter. Casten argues that releasing the report is crucial for accountability and maintaining the integrity of House proceedings.
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Representative Lauren Boebert utilizes the Cameo platform to offer personalized video messages, promoting her services as an “America First” communicator. However, her participation may violate House rules, specifically those regarding outside income limits of $31,815 and the prohibition against receiving honoraria for appearances. This limitation necessitates careful monitoring of earnings from Cameo. The potential conflict arises from the nature of her Cameo offerings, which appear to fall under the definition of honoraria.
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Newly revealed details from a sexual misconduct probe into Matt Gaetz’s past include testimony alleging a second sexual encounter with a 17-year-old, reportedly a threesome. This revelation, reported by CNN, prompted Gaetz to withdraw his nomination for Attorney General, citing a desire to avoid distracting the Trump/Vance transition. Gaetz denied the allegations, but CNN’s reporting directly preceded his announcement. The House Ethics Committee previously investigated these allegations, but a full report was blocked by Republicans.
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A leaked Justice Department document details a network of payments allegedly made by former Congressman Matt Gaetz and associates to individuals involved in drug-fueled sex parties between 2017 and 2020. The diagram, obtained by the New York Times, charts thousands of dollars in Venmo transactions, implicating Gaetz in payments to at least two women who testified to receiving money for sex. Though Gaetz denies all accusations, and was never charged, the House Ethics Committee’s investigation was stalled by his short-lived attorney general nomination. The document’s authenticity is disputed, with Trump’s team claiming a classified leak, a claim the New York Times refutes.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as Attorney General in the Trump administration, citing concerns that his confirmation process was becoming overly distracting. This decision follows a stalled House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use against Gaetz. The withdrawal came shortly after a CNN report detailing further allegations of sexual misconduct, which Gaetz denies. President-elect Trump accepted Gaetz’s decision, stating his respect for Gaetz’s desire to avoid distracting the administration.
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Federal inquiry traced payments from Matt Gaetz to women, a fact substantiated by a document obtained by a major news outlet and a lawyer representing some of these women. This document, a chart detailing a complex web of financial transactions, depicts thousands of dollars flowing from Gaetz to a group of associates and women involved in alleged drug-fueled sex parties between 2017 and 2020. The payments, primarily conducted through Venmo, are visually represented connecting Gaetz and his associates to the women involved.
The details revealed in this chart corroborate earlier claims made by a lawyer representing two women who allege they received payment for sex with Gaetz.… Continue reading
The House Ethics Committee deadlocked along party lines, refusing to immediately release its investigation into President-elect Trump’s attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz, who faces sexual misconduct allegations. A reconsideration vote is scheduled for December 5th. Despite this setback, Gaetz is actively campaigning for confirmation, meeting with Republican senators who expressed a need for full information before voting. Support for Gaetz is strong among some Republicans, who view the scrutiny as politically motivated, while others await further evidence before making a decision.
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Attorney Tim Leppard claims former Congressman Matt Gaetz paid two women over $10,000 for sex, citing committee records showing payments and travel arrangements. These women, who also provided photographic and textual evidence, testified to witnessing Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a 17-year-old. Despite a prior federal investigation concluding without charges, the House Ethics Committee’s findings, expected to be released soon, are based on the testimony of over a dozen witnesses. Gaetz denies all allegations.
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