Democrats demand release of files on Donald Trump’s pick to be country’s attorney-general
An influential US congressional committee has refused to release a report containing details of its probe into alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick to be attorney-general, who faces a battle to be confirmed by the Senate for the job. The House of Representatives’ ethics panel met on Wednesday to discuss whether to disclose the result of its investigation into Gaetz, the fiery Florida congressman Trump wants to be the country’s top legal official.
As a loyal ally of Trump, Gaetz would be expected to execute the president-elect’s goals of overhauling the justice department and seeking retribution against his political enemies, raising concerns about the independence of the department. Since 2021, the House panel has been investigating accusations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use against Gaetz, making him an unlikely candidate for the top law enforcement job in the US cabinet.
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