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The political circus never ceases to entertain, and the latest episode features none other than the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, making a strong case for keeping the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz under wraps. With President-elect Donald Trump naming Gaetz as his choice for Attorney General, the left has gone into a tizzy, clutching their pearls over the nominee’s controversial past. Johnson insists that Trump’s decision was not just right, but necessary for shaking up the stale establishment.
Gaetz resigned from Congress, prompting quite the bipartisan freakout in Washington. Some Republicans were left scratching their heads while Democrats went full meltdown mode. But here’s the kicker: since Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress, the House Ethics Committee isn’t even in a position to look into him. The previous investigation into allegations involving Gaetz and a 17-year-old yielded no charges from the Justice Department, yet the left insists on playing the ethics card like it’s a game of Monopoly, hoping for that one “get out of jail free” moment.
BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson says he does not think the ethics report into creep Matt Gaetz should be released.
No surprise here. They’ll do anything to help dear leader Trump get his nominees approved. pic.twitter.com/2VnSr4dAlm
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) November 15, 2024
Johnson tore through the Democratic desire to unveil the Ethics report with a flag planted firmly in the ground for traditional protocol. He asserted that once a member resigns, they are off the ethical hook. Releasing such a report would open Pandora’s Box, allowing the Ethics Committee to chase after non-members down a rabbit hole of political vendetta. The last thing anyone wants is for the Ethics Committee to morph into a de-facto police force for disgruntled citizens.
Matt Gaetz is not just a footnote in the Trump administration, he’s a headline maker. Known for throwing a wrench in D.C.’s gears, Gaetz is stepping into a would-be role of disruptor. While some Republicans exhibit a reluctance to support Gaetz’s nomination, viewing him as less than an ideal candidate for the Justice Department, his loyal backers feel he’s just what is needed to shake up a broken system. They argue that a conventional pick would do little more than perpetuate the existing dysfunction.
Trump’s mission is clear: reform the “weaponized” Justice Department that spent years trying to undermine him. Gaetz’s appointment seems tailored for someone who can challenge the status quo. With the House Ethics Committee planning to meet regarding Gaetz’s situation, one thing stands out amid the chaos: both Trump and Johnson are urging their fellow Republicans to let them do their jobs. As the circus continues, only time will tell if Gaetz becomes a savior of sorts or merely another spectacle in a long line of political drama.
