Matt Gaetz, former congressman and a controversial pick for attorney general under Trump, faced disqualification due to ethical concerns, including drug use and violation of laws. Instead of stepping back, he has maintained his political presence by hosting a show on One America News Network and leads a PAC, positioning himself for potential future office in Florida. Gaetz's actions underscore a key aspect of Trumpism: loyalty to the movement's ethos can lead to political recovery, regardless of past misconduct, as he aligns himself with conservative media and supporters.
"Even President Access Hollywood opted to abandon the fight for him, Mr. Gaetz might have reasonably hidden away for some soul-searching after withdrawing his nomination."
"Mr. Gaetz is testing another central tenet of the MAGA-verse: So long as one obeys the first commandment of Trumpism, political resurrection remains a possibility, no matter how low you go."
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