Johnson will plot out a plan with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to fill the vacancy but must work within the roughly eight weeks required by Florida law to select the person who will succeed Gaetz's former seat. “So under Florida state law, there’s about an ...

The announcement sent shockwaves around the country and across Northwest Florida. Congressman Matt Gaetz was nominated to be the next Attorney General of the United States. Just hours after the announcement, Gaetz resigned his position from Congress.

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism.