House Ethics Panel Probing Alleged Gaetz Obstruction, Misconduct

The Florida congressman stands accused of various forms of misconduct in violation of House rules.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) leaves a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 3, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The House Ethics Committee, in a rare statement on June 18, announced that it is investigating new claims of misconduct against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), including whether he sought to obstruct government probes of his conduct.

The statement was issued a day after the congressman blasted the Ethics Committee over what he called a political attack.