The House Ethics Committee has decided to release a report on Gaetz, who resigned from Congress after being picked by President-elect Trump for Attorney General, a decision he later withdrew from. This decision to release the report was unexpected, as the committee typically does not have jurisdiction over private citizens. However, there is precedent for releasing such reports. The report's release could happen as soon as the House adjourns for the holiday break. Gaetz has been fighting the release and claims he never had sexual contact with someone under 18. He was given a chance to cooperate with the investigation but chose not to.