It's really weird he didn't stick it out for a third term to get the pension.
There are a lot of class of 2020 folks who I think might check out in 2026 after they get the pension. Spartz seems done and only reversed course for the pension from what I heard. Mace might go to since nobody really likes her either. Byron Donalds and Ronny Jackson seem to be eyeing statewide runs. If Boebert’s still around I wouldn’t be surprised to see her check out and shift to punditry (maybe after a statewide run). MTG might go for a Senate bid, though she’d probably lose a primary, and also pivot to punditry.
Pension is available to congress members who have served 5 years or longer over the age of 62 or 50 years or older with 20 years of service, 25 years at any age. The ‘three term pension’ is a common misconception.
