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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Matt Gaetz quit Congress two days before ‘highly damaging’ ethics report was to be released, report says

Former Representative Matt Gaetz resigned from the House on Wednesday after president-elect Donald Trump tapped him for attorney general – and, according to new reports, two days before a “highly damaging’ ethics report on his conduct was set to be released.

Trump announced on Wednesday that the Florida lawmaker, a staunch ally, will be his nominee for Attorney General when he takes office in January.

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