Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after attorney general nomination

US President-elect Donald Trump told Mr Johnson that he would be tapping Mr Gaetz for his administration as attorney general, reducing Mr Johnson’s slim majority even further

Matt Gaetz in 2024. Picture: Alex Brandon/AP

Republican representative from Florida Matt Gaetz has submitted his resignation from US congress, effective immediately, launching an eight-week clock to fill his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson has said.

US President-elect Donald Trump told Mr Johnson on Wednesday that he would be tapping Mr Gaetz for his administration as attorney general, reducing Mr Johnson’s slim majority even further.