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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has been a controversial figure in Congress, but it looks like his time in the House is coming to an end. After President Trump nominated him for Attorney General, he promptly resigned from Congress to ensure that his seat could be filled quickly in a special election. However, this week, he withdrew his name from consideration.
Donald Trump quickly selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new nominee, and many have been wondering what Gaetz will do next. Some argued that he resigned from the 118th Congress and could still be seated in the 119th Congress.
Gaetz has now addressed that speculation directly in an interview with Charlie Kirk. During the discussion, Gaetz opened up about his decision to leave Congress and what the future holds for him and his political career.
Gaetz, who has represented Florida’s 1st District since 2017, confirmed that he will not be a part of the 119th Congress. That said, despite stepping down from his congressional role, he emphasized that he would not be leaving the fight for conservative values. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch,” Gaetz explained.
