There was some question as to whether Gaetz, who resigned from the House after Trump chose him for attorney general, would want to be sworn into the next Congress.

Summary

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he will not return to Congress after withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Gaetz, who recently resigned from Congress, cited personal goals and his desire to support Trump from outside elected office.

He denied the allegations, which include claims of paying a minor for sex, calling them false.

A special election will be held on April 1, 2025, to fill his seat, leaving House Republicans with a slimmer majority.

Gaetz hinted at continuing involvement in Trump’s political movement.

  • Erasmus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    21 hours ago

    I thought that at first too but now I am starting to think that some of these nominations were a ruse. Nominate the ‘worst ones of my supporters’ that have zero chance and if they get in, they get in, favors re-paid.

    If they don’t then he gets to find out who cried the loudest against him to keep them out (aka who wasn’t ‘loyal’) in the process and he will work to get those people kicked out.

    He will always find jobs for the Gaetz’s or whoever - maybe not top cabinet picks but there will be some ass kissing job somewhere.

    But I might be wrong as well. Gaetz was all around hated by everyone and completely incompetent but then again so are a few of his other choices. I guess time will tell.