Social Media Giggles At Congress' Reaction To Matt Gaetz's Absence
Former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz was the subject of much mockery Friday after the acting House clerk announced that “the honorable Matt Gaetz of the state of Florida” had sent a letter saying he would not serve in the 119th Congress.
Gaetz resigned from Congress in November shortly after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him as attorney general, but he later withdrew from consideration.
Not long afterward, the House Ethics Committee released a report that found “substantial evidence” that Gaetz had violated House rules “prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress.”
Considering that sterling resume, it isn’t a surprise that the clerk’s announcement drew cheers from some members of Congress ― and on social media.
Telling that Matt Gaetz's absence got more applause than Mike Johnson's nomination. 😂
— Mary L Trump (@MaryLTrump) January 3, 2025
That's a win for all the young female staffers. One less predator around.
— Denison Barb (@DenisonBarbs) January 3, 2025
The fact that there was a round of applause at Matt gaetz not serving in congress is a good indicator of how much of a piece of shit he is.
— GoblinSlayerofHestia (@GoblinHestia) January 3, 2025
It's absurd to think a president-elect would have the audacity to nominate Matt Gaetz, with all the questions pertinent to his unethical behavior, to serve as Attorney General... just sayin'... -DW #democracy#freedoms#Constitution#ILoveAmerica
— DeSota Wilson (@desota) January 3, 2025
However, many folks questioned the House clerk’s description of Gaetz as “honorable.”
Please note that there is nothing honorable about Matt Gaetz.
— Jeremy Baumeister (@JeremyBaumeist2) January 3, 2025
"Dishonourable" would have been a more appropriate description for him.
— Tom McIntyre 🏴🇫🇮🇪🇺🐺🍀♓ (@piscesbhoy07) January 3, 2025
I erupted in laughter when he referred to him as honorable 😏
— Day 🌞 (@Daybrkd) January 3, 2025
Matt Gaetz and “honorable” do not belong in the same sentence
— Kelly D 🇺🇸🦅 (@KellDA) January 3, 2025
Since Gaetz’s new show on the One America News Network debuted Thursday night, one person wondered if he would actually report on the ritual humiliation.
I wonder if Matt Gaetz is going to report on the applause he got for leaving Congress. pic.twitter.com/ei6vLiQQZu
— Sterling (@GreenShades9) January 3, 2025
