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Republican senator insists ethics report ‘absolutely’ needed before considering Gaetz nominationReleased at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time

Markwayne Mullin speaks at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing attended by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin He asked the US House of Representatives to release an unpublished ethics report regarding allegations of sexual abuse against a 17-year-old girl by Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general.

Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Mullin said it was “absolutely” necessary for him and his fellow Senators to see the report when considering Gaetz’s nomination, echoing a growing number of Republican Senators.

“This definitely needs to be part of our decision-making process,” Mullin said. But the Oklahoma Senator was hesitant about whether the report would be made public.

Trump nominating Gaetz Created a stir in Washington.

Gaetz was in danger ongoing ethics investigation He is in the House of Representatives over allegations of sexual misconduct, illegal drug use, and misuse of campaign funds.

He abruptly resigned last week, ending the investigation.

Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing.

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