Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has resigned from Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced on Wednesday, the same day President-elect Donald Trump tapped the Florida lawmaker to serve as his attorney general.

Johnson said Gaetz's resignation is "effective immediately." A special election will be held in Gaetz's district located in western Florida to determine his replacement.

The move will end a House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz. The panel said in June it was expanding the probe to include additional allegations. The committee is looking into a variety of claims that Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illegal drug use, accepted “improper gifts” and gave out special favors. Gaetz denied the allegations.

The speaker said he asked Gaetz for his reasoning for stepping down from his post, and he cited state law that outlines "an 8-week period to select and fill a vacant seat."

"If you start the clock now, if you do the math, we may be able to fill that seat as early as Jan. 3 when we take the new oath of office for the new Congress," Johnson explained.

Republicans already hold a razor-thin majority in the House, and their control is also set to be tight in 2025. It could be even tighter if Gaetz's seat isn't filled at the beginning of Trump's second term.

However, it wasn't immediately clear on Wednesday if Gaetz has the support to be confirmed in the Senate as Trump's attorney general.

“I don’t think it’s a serious nomination for the attorney general," said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. "We need to have a serious attorney general and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to consider somebody who is serious."

The Florida Republican has been a vocal critic of the Justice Department from his seat on the Judiciary Committee and a staunch defender of Trump. Gaetz without evidence accused Attorney General Merrick Garland of weaponizing the department and called President Joe Biden "senile" in a hearing over his handling of classified documents.

Gaetz also accused FBI Director Christopher Wray of being "blissfully ignorant" about how agents ran their investigations.

The Florida lawmaker has also railed against some of his fellow Republicans. He led the handful of GOP rebels last year who were pivotal in ousting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Fla., from his leadership post.

"He's a reformer in his mind and heart, and I think he'll bring a lot to the table on that," Johnson said.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/13/matt-gaetz-resigns-congress-donald-trump/76271543007/

Let's hope that he resigned for nothing and that he can't get confirmed as Attorney General, as he is the absolute worst person to have in such an important role.

How could Gates have a problem with ethics ? He doesn't have any ?

The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!!

:-? :-? :-?

Dnarever wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 2:18pm:

How could Gates have a problem with ethics ? He doesn't have any ?

By the looks of it, Trumps’ entire cabinet is starting to look like a who’s who of right wing extremists. Some people with very bizarre, even dangerous, thoughts on topics including defence, health, law, education and fiscal policy. It’s actually quite scary, the thought of what Trump might do not only to the US but his effect on the rest of the world!

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:15pm:

The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-?

It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:18pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:15pm: The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-? It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes.

He is just as likely to rack up a few more impeachments and criminal charges before he ends this next term....The bloke cannot help himself when he sees a dollar can be made!!!

:-? :-? :-?

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:23pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:18pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:15pm: The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-? It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes. He is just as likely to rack up a few more impeachments and criminal charges before he ends this next term....The bloke cannot help himself when he sees a dollar can be made!!! :-? :-? :-?

He won’t face impeachment again. Not when he - yes, it is effectively Trump - controls both the White House and Congress (House and Senate) now.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:30pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:23pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:18pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:15pm: The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-? It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes. He is just as likely to rack up a few more impeachments and criminal charges before he ends this next term....The bloke cannot help himself when he sees a dollar can be made!!! :-? :-? :-? He won’t face impeachment again. Not when he - yes, it is effectively Trump - controls both the White House and Congress (House and Senate) now.

Midterm elections could change all that....It is conceivable Trump could lose the Senate or Congress if things do not go well....What's the chance of that???

;) ;) ;)

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:35pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:30pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:23pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:18pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:15pm: The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-? It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes. He is just as likely to rack up a few more impeachments and criminal charges before he ends this next term....The bloke cannot help himself when he sees a dollar can be made!!! :-? :-? :-? He won’t face impeachment again. Not when he - yes, it is effectively Trump - controls both the White House and Congress (House and Senate) now. Midterm elections could change all that....It is conceivable Trump could lose the Senate or Congress if things do not go well....What's the chance of that??? ;) ;) ;)

;D ;D ;D

He isn't even sworn in but you bozos are febrile with speculations about 2026!!

Which of your endlessly stupid, idiotic pre-election speculations materialised? None.
Do you ever learn? No.

Frank wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:40pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:35pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:30pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:23pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:18pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:15pm: The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-? It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes. He is just as likely to rack up a few more impeachments and criminal charges before he ends this next term....The bloke cannot help himself when he sees a dollar can be made!!! :-? :-? :-? He won’t face impeachment again. Not when he - yes, it is effectively Trump - controls both the White House and Congress (House and Senate) now. Midterm elections could change all that....It is conceivable Trump could lose the Senate or Congress if things do not go well....What's the chance of that??? ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D He isn't even sworn in but you bozos are febrile with speculations about 2026!! Which of your endlessly stupid, idiotic pre-election speculations materialised? None. Do you ever learn? No.

I predicted a Trump win Fat Fwank....American's would not vote for a black woman!!!

At least there is a possibility of my prediction coming true Fat Fwank!!!

So when is Sleepy Joe going to jail Fat Fwank???

Which of your endlessly stupid, idiotic pre-election speculations materialised? None.
Do you ever learn? No???

8-) 8-) 8-)

philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14^th, 2024 at 3:59pm:

Frank wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:40pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:35pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:30pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:23pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:18pm: philperth2010 wrote on Nov 14th, 2024 at 3:15pm: The American justice system is a load of crap....Privilege and money buys a free pass from the Justice Department and Government....Is it any wonder a convicted fellon is now President and all criminal charges will disappear for himself and his supporters....Deep State!!! :-? :-? :-? It is my hope that at the end of his four year term, charges will be reinstated against him at state and federal level. He must not be allowed to escape punishment for his numerous, egregious crimes. He is just as likely to rack up a few more impeachments and criminal charges before he ends this next term....The bloke cannot help himself when he sees a dollar can be made!!! :-? :-? :-? He won’t face impeachment again. Not when he - yes, it is effectively Trump - controls both the White House and Congress (House and Senate) now. Midterm elections could change all that....It is conceivable Trump could lose the Senate or Congress if things do not go well....What's the chance of that??? ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D He isn't even sworn in but you bozos are febrile with speculations about 2026!! Which of your endlessly stupid, idiotic pre-election speculations materialised? None. Do you ever learn? No. I predicted a Trump win Fat Fwank....American's would not vote for a black woman!!! At least there is a possibility of my prediction coming true Fat Fwank!!! So when is Sleepy Joe going to jail Fat Fwank??? Which of your endlessly stupid, idiotic pre-election speculations materialised? None. Do you ever learn? No??? 8-) 8-) 8-)

Now you are stealing my lines, apoplectic little old Poison Pill.

There are plenty of black women in elected position in the US, stupid. Kamala was a DEI pick with no discernible qualities OTHER THAN being malleable, an empty pant suit. 

Keep your head in the BS echo chamber, silly old duffer. In what world, other than that your stupid, BS echo chamber is being a 'black woman' is a qualification for any office??