Matt Gaetz is out as attorney general, not clear if he can return to House next year

Published November 21, 2024 11:08pm ET



Former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s next move after giving up the nomination for attorney general is uncertain, with the possibility of returning to the House unclear.

Gaetz resigned from his position as representative of Florida’s 1st District almost as soon as being nominated for the job of running the Justice Department. On Thursday, he announced he was dropping out, feeling he was unnecessarily distracting from the Trump administration. With the reason for his resignation now moot, speculation has swirled that he could return to the next Congress.

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