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“There’s some, you know, things about him maybe teasing a run for governor in Florida, being a special prosecutor a la Jack Smith. You don’t need Senate confirmation. Marco Rubio’s seat. So there’s a whole bunch of things. We know he’s not returning to Congress,” de la Garza said.
Schlapp praised Gaetz as one of the most skilled politicians of his time, emphasizing his knack for navigating the current legislative landscape. “He figured out a long time ago that Congress doesn’t really pass legislation anymore, and he realized it was about pushing what you care about,” Schlapp said.
Schlapp also highlighted the challenges Gaetz faced during the nomination process, including opposition from “liberal Republicans” who blocked his confirmation as Attorney General. “I’m sure it was tough to have these liberal Republicans say they won’t vote for him in his confirmation to be attorney general, but I think he’s going to make them pay a little bit for that. So stay tuned. More to come,” Schlapp remarked.
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Despite withdrawing from the nomination, Schlapp expressed confidence that Gaetz’s influence within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement remains strong. “Don’t worry to his enemies, he’s not going anywhere,” he added.
While Gaetz eyes his political future, controversies from his past continue to cast a shadow. On Thursday, House Republicans blocked the release of a House Ethics Committee report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use that plagued Gaetz’s nomination.
Efforts to make the report public were led by Democrats Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), who introduced resolutions demanding its release. Casten argued that the allegations against Gaetz are too serious to be ignored, stating, “Resigning from Congress should not allow Members to avoid accountability for allegations as serious as those faced by Matt Gaetz. The Ethics Committee has often released reports on former Members.”
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Despite these efforts, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) opposed the move, citing the committee’s jurisdiction as limited to current members of Congress. “Someone who is no longer a member of Congress, we are not in the business of investigating and publishing a report of people who are not a part of this institution,” Johnson said.
Gaetz’s decision to use humor and a direct approach in addressing recent events has only fueled speculation about his next steps. Whether it’s a gubernatorial run, a Senate bid, or a role as a special prosecutor, Gaetz remains a polarizing figure with a loyal following.
As Schlapp put it, “He’s going to have a big future in the Republican Party and the conservative movement and the MAGA movement.” Gaetz may have stepped away from the Attorney General nomination, but he’s far from stepping out of the political spotlight.
