Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination and faces uncertain future in Congress

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general amid new allegations involving a minor. He had previously resigned from Congress, stating he would not take his seat in the upcoming session starting in January 2025. If Gaetz wishes to reclaim his seat, he would need to rescind his resignation. This situation is complicated, as there is no precedent for a member resigning from one Congress and then taking the same seat in the next. The Florida Secretary of State is preparing for a special election to fill Gaetz's seat. If he does not go back on his resignation, the election will proceed, and an ethics investigation into his conduct may remain unresolved.