President-elect Donald Trump vowed retribution against his political enemies. Now, the bombastic Republican Congressman could be on the front lines efforts as the next Attorney General.

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

The role is key to the president-elect's plans to carry out mass deportations, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and seek retribution against those who prosecuted him over the past four years.