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Awkward: House gives a standing O as Matt Gaetz officially packs his bags

If people cheer when you leave, you were not welcome in the first place.
Andrej Jovanovski
Andrej Jovanovski
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Published: Jan 4, 2025 09:23 am

a round of applause. Who said politics is divisive?

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Acting House Clerk Kevin McCumber announced Friday that Gaetz won’t be returning for the 119th Congress: “The clerk is in receipt of a letter from the Honorable Matt Gaetz of Florida indicating that he will not serve in the House in the 119th Congress.” Yes, this is not a typo; McCumber really said, “Honorable Matt Gaetz.” This triggered a reaction in the chamber; some appeared to murmur about the “Honorable” part, and others cheered that Gaetz had officially left the building.

a House Ethics Committee report and a GOP Senate whip count showed that not even the Trumpies of Republicans could stomach backing him. The House Ethics report alleges Gaetz of prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, and obstruction of Congress. While these are only allegations, it looks like Gaetz isn’t beating them because his reputation is tanking. He has denied everything, and he hasn’t been charged yet.

With Gaetz gone, a threat. Maybe the GOP saw that the only way they could keep Johnson as Speaker was if Gaetz didn’t return at all. A bittersweet silver lining for a party still stunned from its recent speaker drama.

So, what’s next for Gaetz? He is currently hosting The Matt Gaetz Show at One America News Network. And, apparently, he is also doing Cameo, where fans can pay for personalized videos. It’s an unconventional path, but then again, nothing about Gaetz’s career has been conventional. Let’s just hope Trump stays sane enough to know that giving Gaetz a job in politics will end badly.

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Andrej is a Freelance Writer at We Got This Covered. Armed with a philosophy degree, he spent seven years as a freelance writer. Andrej brings readers closer to celebrities, politics, and true crime. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing League of Legends, and completing crossword puzzles while he's not on the clock. Fun Fact: After spending four years studying philosophy, Andrej chose to stop thinking and start acting.