Ethics Panel Was About To Release Findings On Gaetz

The New York Times reports:

The House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, was prepared to vote to release a highly critical report about Mr. Gaetz on Friday.

Mr. Gaetz, a Florida Republican, abruptly resigned from his House seat late Wednesday, effectively ending the ethics investigation that has hung over his head for years.

Mr. Gaetz had repeatedly offered combative replies to questions posed by the committee, effectively delaying the fact-finding process for months. The publication of the committee’s findings was additionally delayed because of a House rule that forbids releasing a negative report close to an election.

Read the full article. This morning conservative CNN contributor Scott Jennings suggested since Gaetz was just reelected, his resignation only applies to this Congress and he can simply be sworn-in to the next one in January.