Matt Gaetz announces he will not seek re-election to Congress and will instead focus on becoming an attorney general.

In a recent announcement, former Representative Matt Gaetz shared that he will not be returning to Congress. This decision comes after he withdrew his name from consideration to be the attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz, who has been facing allegations of sexual misconduct, stated that he will continue to be involved in political matters, but in a different capacity.

During an interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Gaetz explained that he has decided not to join the 119th Congress. Instead, he plans to focus on other goals in life and spend more time with his wife and family. This decision comes amidst ongoing federal and House Ethics investigations that have raised concerns about his ability to be confirmed as the nation's top law enforcement officer.

Just a day before his announcement, Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, had removed himself from the Cabinet nomination process. This move was met with surprise and speculation as to what his next steps would be. The 42-year-old has consistently denied the allegations against him and his nomination as attorney general had raised eyebrows among Justice Department lawyers. However, it was seen as a reflection of Trump's desire to have a loyalist in a department that he has been critical of.

Following Gaetz's withdrawal, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, for the position. Bondi brings years of legal experience and the quality that Trump values above all else - loyalty. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of Congress. He had surprised his colleagues by resigning from his position on the same day that he was nominated for attorney general.

There had been speculation that Gaetz could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on January 3, as he had just won reelection earlier this month. However, Gaetz, who has been involved in state and national politics for over 14 years, has made it clear that he is done with Congress. "I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress," he stated. It is now up to Gaetz to chart his own path and focus on his new goals and priorities.

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