1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

The House Ethics Committee should release its report detailing the investigation into the alleged misconduct of former Representative Matt Gaetz. As a public servant, Mr. Gaetz's actions while in office are a matter of public interest, and the American people have a right to transparency regarding the findings of this congressional inquiry. Attempting to withhold the report risks eroding public trust in our democratic institutions. Moreover, with Mr. Gaetz's recent nomination as Attorney General, the contents of this report are highly relevant as the Senate considers whether to provide advice and consent on his appointment. Senators cannot properly evaluate his fitness for such a crucial position without full access to the facts uncovered by the Ethics Committee's investigation. Suppressing this information would deprive them of key evidence needed to uphold their constitutional duty of oversight. Ultimately, the integrity of our system of checks and balances hinges on robust accountability and disclosure. Releasing the Gaetz report honors these principles and allows for an informed public discourse on this critical issue. The Ethics Committee should act swiftly to make its findings available to both Congress and the nation it serves.