In a break from standard procedure Mike Johnson made an unexpected move regarding the House Ethics Committeeʼs investigation of ex-representative Matt Gaetz. Speaking to reporters on friday afternoon‚ the House Speaker announced his plan to stop the committees findings from being shared
The Louisiana-based Speaker declared his position on the matter: “Iʼm going to strongly request the Ethics Committee not issue the report because that is not the way we do things in the House‚ and I think that would be a terrible precedent“ [[Mike Johnson told reporters]]
This non-standard request aims to:
- Block the reports release to public
- Prevent Senate Judiciary Committee access
- Keep House investigation details private
The Speakers intervention – which many consider unusual for this type of proceeding – could impact a wider nomination dispute thats currently unfolding between congressional chambers. His decision to step-in shows a shift in how inter-chamber information sharing works; raising questions about traditional congressional procedures