Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has requested that the Ethics Committee maintain the confidentiality of its findings on the alleged sexual offense by Matt Gaetz, who has been promoted by Donald Trump as the new Attorney General of the United States. Johnson argues that making the investigation documents public would open "a Pandora's box" and set a dangerous precedent by disclosing potentially harmful information about former members of Congress.
These events add to Trump's attempts to enforce his recess appointments during Senate's off-session periods, taking advantage of a legal loophole to finalize appointments with the collaboration of Congress, given that Republicans hold a majority in both chambers.
Gaetz is facing investigations for alleged misconduct, illicit drug use, and receiving improper gifts. Now, senators from both parties are pressing for the results of the House investigation on this matter.
Gaetz's appointment is crucial for the Mexican government, as the current attorney, Merrick Garland, is intensifying requests for active extraditions and making various interventions in Mexican operations regarding security, especially in addressing organized crime.
From the environment of the Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, the detention of criminal leaders has been strengthened to establish better cooperation with their American counterparts amidst Trump's constant rhetoric against organized crime. Trump has expressed his distrust toward previous attorneys and has reinforced his campaign against what he calls the "Deep State," which is why he nominated Gaetz, despite the criticisms faced within the Republican Party.
Even the former Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, also a Republican, has suggested that the Senate would reject Gaetz's nomination due to the candidate's background supported by Trump. However, operations continue in the lower chamber to protect the eventual next official.
