Matt Gaetz announces he will not return to Congress after withdrawing from attorney general bid

Matt Gaetz, former U.S. Representative from Florida, announced he will not return to Congress after withdrawing his nomination for attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. His nomination faced challenges from Republican senators amid ongoing ethics investigations. Gaetz resigned from Congress just days before the House Ethics Committee was set to vote on allegations of sexual misconduct against him. He stated he has other goals and will support Trump from a different position. Following Gaetz's announcement, Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the attorney general position. Gaetz's congressional seat will be filled through a special election.