“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Matt Gaetz left Congress, withdrew from attorney general consideration, and joined Cameo all in just over a week.

Some have wondered if Gaetz could technically still take up his office in the new congress in January, but his comments Friday ends that speculation.