House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Gaetz has resigned his congressional seat, effective immediately.
Gaetz has denied the claims.
Reaction to Gaetzs pick was of surprise and some disdain.
Matt Gaetz on the House floor in January 2023.Mandel Ngan/Getty Images
Geraldo Rivera wrote, Matt Gaetz is a douche.
So bad for Attorney General.
On Capitol Hill, reporters quickly tried to get reaction from senators who will vote on the choice.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) told Punchbowl News she was shocked by the nomination.
