GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the House on Wednesday, announced by Speaker Mike Johnson, following his selection by President-elect Donald Trump as attorney general. His departure, anticipated by some in GOP leadership, was welcomed by many Republicans after his role in ousting Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. Gaetz did not attend the GOP leadership meeting, and Johnson cited the need to fill his seat promptly as the reason for his sudden resignation.

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