Matt Gaetz eying retirement from Congress for job at Newsmax

In perhaps the most visible example of the communications-focused generation of GOP firebrands (such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, Madison Cawthorn, etc), Matt Gaetz is reportedly in early talks with conservative channel Newsmax. According to this article from Axios, he is "seriously considering not seeking re-election" and "leaving Congress early" for a media role with the company. As Gaetz's district is extremely red, it is likely his eventual successor will try to emulate his brash behavior to win the Republican primary in Florida's 1st congressional district.

EDIT: Matt Gaetz is now under investigation by the Justice Department over "whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him." Not exactly the publicity he had in mind...