Gaetz announced he was resigning his seat in November after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to be his attorney general. However, allegations of sexual misconduct dogged Gaetz’s nomination, and he ultimately withdrew his name from consideration.

Matt Gaetz said on his talk show that he will consider running after resigning from his Congressional seat and withdrawing as Trump's attorney general nominee.

Former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz signaled a gubernatorial run in Florida, promising that he has a “compelling” vision for the Sunshine State. Gaetz resigned from Congress in November, soon after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general.