Florida Republican Matt Gaetz has tendered his resignation from Congress “effective immediately,” House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed Wednesday. The shock announcement comes on the same day Gaetz was surprisingly selected by President-elect Donald ...

Matt Gaetz‘s decision to resign from Congress has left many wondering about the reasons behind his sudden exit. Announced shortly after he was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as a potential attorney general,

The announcement sent shockwaves around the country and across Northwest Florida. Congressman Matt Gaetz was nominated to be the next Attorney General of the United States. Just hours after the announcement, Gaetz resigned his position from Congress.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has issued his resignation letter from Congress "effective immediately," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters on Wednesday. Why it matters: President-elect Trump announced his plans to nominate the controversial right-wing firebrand as attorney general – which will likely lead to a contentious and uncertain fight in the Senate.