Source: Axios
“Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from Congress just before the House Ethics Committee was set to hold a potentially pivotal meeting on its investigation into the Florida congressman, Axios has learned. Gaetz’s resignation, just hours after Trump announced his nomination for attorney general, puts a swift end to the panel’s wide-ranging probe. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Gaetz’s intention was to allow a swift process to fill his seat as Trump’s selection of several House members for administration roles has the GOP anxious about its slim majority.” [editor’s note: My take is that the whole point of the AG nomination — which will not get Senate confirmation — was to allow Gaetz to resign “because he’s getting promoted” rather than “under the shadow of scandal,” and that his real plan is to run for governor of Florida in 2026 – TLK] (11/13/24)
https://www.axios.com/2024/11/14/matt-gaetz-resigns-congress-ethics-committee