President-elect Donald Trump waited until after he had left Washington to stun the town. Hours after a cordial meeting Wednesday with President Biden, Trump on his way back to Florida announced administration picks that prompted surprise on Capitol Hill.

In a surprising move, Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress following President Trump’s pick of the Florida representative for attorney general. Gaetz’s resignation has stirred reactions across the political spectrum,

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was announced as Trump’s pick for leading the Justice Department on Wednesday—surprising many Republicans in Washington. Republican Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) said he does not think Gaetz will be confirmed by the Senate, adding that he is not the only lawmaker “happy” the lower chamber would be rid of him.

The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

News broke he has been under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee over allegations including sexual misconduct.

The Florida congressman, a polarizing figure on Capitol Hill, could give President-elect Donald J. Trump an ally at the top of the Justice Department who would not resist his directives.

President-elect Donald Trump said Rep. Matt Gaetz is his pick to be nominated for attorney general. The announcement comes just two days before the House ethics committee was set to vote on releasing what sources say is a highly damaging report about an investigation into Gaetz over claims he partied with teenage girls.