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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Republicans question ‘moral authority’ of Matt Gaetz for Justice Dept pick after sexual misconduct allegations

Speaker Mike Johnson has said that he will request that the House Ethics Committee not release its report into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use made against former Florida Congressman and Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz.

Asked if he thinks the report should come out, Johnson told reporters: “I do not. No, I think it's a terrible breach of protocol.”

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