Speaker Johnson Resists Unsealing Gaetz Ethics Report Amid GOP Skepticism

House Speaker Mike Johnson argues that the House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz should remain sealed, as Gaetz is now a private citizen after resigning from Congress. Despite bipartisan calls for the report's release, Johnson contends that doing so would set a "terrible precedent" and that the committee's jurisdiction does not extend to non-members. The report, which includes allegations of sex trafficking and other misconduct, could impact Gaetz's confirmation as President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general. Johnson emphasizes that the Senate should focus on confirming Trump's nominees.