Matt Gaetz Resigns From Congress After Trump Taps Him For AG; House Ethics Committee Loses Jurisdiction, Can’t Release “Damaging” Lawfare Report on Him

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress on Wednesday evening after President Trump announced his nomination for US Attorney General.

“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed...