House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi, declined to provide further details on why Republicans on his panel voted against releasing the Matt Gaetz report. When questioned about the decision, Guest stated that the matter discussed within the committee is confidential. He reiterated that there was no agreement to release the report and stood by his initial statement.
Responding to criticism from the panel's top Democrat Susan Wild, who accused him of betraying the committee, Guest maintained his position. He suggested that Wild's feelings on the matter were her own and refrained from engaging further on the topic.
Guest refrained from speculating on the upcoming December meeting, indicating that it was a routine gathering. The decision to block the report's release remains a point of contention within the committee, with Guest emphasizing the confidentiality of the discussions.
