Just a few hours after Trump’s announcement, Home Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned Gaetz resigned from Congress because of the loyalist’s preparation for the lawyer basic affirmation course of.
Sources advised ABC Information many individuals gasped audibly when Trump selected Gaetz throughout a gathering. The Justice Division launched a probe into Gaetz for the alleged intercourse trafficking incident. In the meantime, the Home Ethics Committee additionally began investigating him on the identical allegations.
Gaetz additionally revealed he wouldn’t return to Congress in 2025.
“I am nonetheless going to be within the battle, however it may be from a brand new perch. I don’t intend to affix the 119th Congress,” Gaetz advised Charlie Kirk in an interview.