Rep. Matt Gaetz Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Adam Schiff

Rep. Matt Gaetz Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Adam Schiff

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The transcript discusses a letter from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff to the House Ethics Committee, where Gates accuses Schiff of violating House Ethics rules by misrepresenting President Trump's call with President Zelensky. Gates claims Schiff expelled him without a vote, contrary to House rules. Schiff's summary of the call was intended as parody, but faced backlash from Republicans and Trump. Gates and other Republicans disrupted a closed-door impeachment inquiry hearing, demanding access. Speaker Pelosi announced a vote to formalize impeachment steps. Gates called for DOJ referrals after the Ethics Committee's investigation.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Adam Schiff accused of by Gates in relation to President Trump's conversation with President Zelinsky?

Leaking confidential information

Blocking Republican participation

Supporting the impeachment inquiry

Engaging in a theatrical retelling

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What did Gates and other Republicans do in response to the closed-door hearing?

Requested a public hearing

Filed a lawsuit

Stormed the hearing

Held a press conference

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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According to House rules, who is allowed to attend a closed-door deposition?

The President

The Speaker of the House

Only committee members

Any member of Congress

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the significance of the upcoming vote mentioned by Speaker Nancy Pelosi?

It will dismiss the charges

It will change the Speaker

It will formalize the next steps

It will end the impeachment inquiry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did Gates urge the Ethics Committee to do after its investigation?

Close the case

Refer to the Department of Justice

Apologize to Schiff

Hold a public hearing