Mike Waltz resigns on Trump’s inauguration day, complicating GOP plans
- The Florida government announced the timeline to replace Mike Waltz, planning the general election for April 1.
- This election coincides with another election for a seat previously held by Matt Gaetz who resigned earlier.
- These upcoming special elections leave House Republicans with at least two vacancies during the crucial early months of the new Congress.
In the United States, the Florida government has set a timeline to replace Representative Mike Waltz, who will resign on January 20, coinciding with President Donald Trump's inauguration. This decision means that the general election to fill Waltz's seat is scheduled for April 1. Concurrently, the state will also hold an election to replace former Representative Matt Gaetz, who left Congress earlier to pursue a position as Trump's attorney general. The timing of these resignations leaves House Republicans with at least two vacant seats during the critical initial months of the new Congress, which may hinder their ability to advance Trump's ambitious policy agenda. Aid for special elections has been hastened by the need to maintain leadership presence within the Republican ranks as they prepare for the shifts in power and strategy following the inauguration.