After resigning from the House and withdrawing his name for consideration as Attorney General, questions remain about Matt Gaetz’s political future. While he cannot return to the current Congress, having officially resigned, he was re-elected for the next session in January. Gaetz stated in his resignation letter that he does not intend to take the oath for the 119th Congress, but a special election has not been organized yet.
If Gaetz does return to the 119th Congress, the Ethics Committee investigation into him could continue. There has been debate among committee members regarding the release of the report, with Democrats pushing for its release. However, if Gaetz does not return to Congress, committee members, including Chair Michael Guest, have suggested that the investigation should be closed.
Despite Gaetz’s resignation and withdrawal from consideration for Attorney General, his political future remains uncertain. The Ethics Committee’s decision on whether to release the investigation report and the potential for a special election to fill his seat will determine the next steps in Gaetz’s political saga. Rep. Sean Casten is advocating for a vote to compel the committee to release its report, while Speaker Mike Johnson plans to address the issue after Thanksgiving.
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