The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.

The former congressman, who was the subject of a federal investigation and a congressional ethics probe, said he has "a compelling vision for the state."

UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down former Congressman Matt Gaetz reportedly telling the Tampa Bay Times he would consider running for Florida Governor to replace Ron DeSantis in 2026,