The scheduled Friday meeting of the House Ethics Committee has been called off, intensifying pressure for the release of its report on Rep. Matt Gaetz. Following Donald Trump’s announcement that he would nominate Gaetz for attorney general, there was serious anticipation surrounding the closed-door session.
However, the meeting was suddenly canceled on Thursday, as confirmed by a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The reasons behind the cancellation remain unclear, especially considering the meeting was set prior to Gaetz’s resignation earlier this week.
Lawmakers await answers after the sudden halt to the Ethics Committee’s investigation of Matt Gaetz
Several individuals familiar with the situation told POLITICO that no further explanation has been provided. The committee’s spokesperson declined to comment on the cancellation Thursday evening.
Since the committee operates behind closed doors, its agenda is typically not made public. The private meeting would have allowed members to discuss next steps regarding the investigation, now that Gaetz is no longer under their jurisdiction.
The news comes as lawmakers, including senators involved in his future confirmation hearings and some House Republicans, have expressed their desire to review the committee’s findings. Michael Guest, the committee’s chair, stated this week that the investigation into Gaetz would end once he was no longer serving in the House. However, when asked whether he would release the report, Guest chose not to provide a direct answer.
