The House Ethics Committee voted secretly on Wednesday to release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, following a lengthy investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and misuse of funds. This decision marks a significant reversal from previous votes to keep the report private, influenced by Gaetz’s resignation and his brief nomination for U.S. Attorney General by President-elect Trump.
Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, citing that he was never charged by the Department of Justice.
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“The Biden/Garland DOJ spent years reviewing allegations that I committed various crimes,” Gaetz said in a post on X. “I was charged with nothing: FULLY EXONERATED. Not even a campaign finance violation. And the people investigating me hated me.”
The Biden/Garland DOJ spent years reviewing allegations that I committed various crimes.
I was charged with nothing: FULLY EXONERATED. Not even a campaign finance violation. And the people investigating me hated me.
Then, the very “witnesses” DOJ deemed not-credible were…
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) December 18, 2024
He continued: “Then, the very ‘witnesses’ DOJ deemed not-credible were assembled by House Ethics to repeat their claims absent any cross-examination or challenge from me or my attorneys. I’ve had no chance to ever confront any accusers. I’ve never been charged. I’ve never been sued.”
The report’s release is expected after the House’s final votes before the holiday recess, although Gaetz claims his inability to contest the findings as a former member. The investigation gained traction due to Gaetz’s alleged association with underage girls and his connections to convicted sex offender Joel Greenberg.
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