Republicans support releasing ethics report if Trump nominates Gaetz for another post

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Republicans killed two measures that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, but some would be willing to reverse their stance if the former Florida congressman is nominated for another position.

“Many of us voted to support the precedent but will feel differently if he’s nominated for a high-level position or runs for office. I’m not the only one. There’s many,” Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) told the Washington Examiner.

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