Former Congressman Matt Gaetz hinted at a attainable run for Florida governor simply days after withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump‘s Legal professional Normal.
On Saturday, Gaetz responded to a submit by former Florida Home Consultant Anthony Sabatini, who wrote on X (previously Twitter), “Gaetz would be the subsequent Governor of the State of Florida.” Gaetz replied with a GIF of the Florida state flag waving.
This improvement comes after Gaetz introduced he was not a candidate for Legal professional Normal, prompting hypothesis about his political future. Present Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and can’t search re-election.
Gaetz resigned from Congress after Trump initially nominated him as Legal professional Normal on November thirteenth. Nonetheless, he left open the opportunity of reclaiming his Home seat within the 119th Congress.
Ought to Gaetz select to return to the Home, he’ll face an ongoing ethics investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Gaetz denies these allegations.
A particular election to fill Gaetz’s congressional seat is scheduled for April 1, 2025.
Donald Trump, incoming President, introduced his collection of Pam Bondi for Legal professional Normal on Thursday. Bondi, beforehand Legal professional Normal in Florida, will lead the Justice Division.
