Yes, this isn't necessarily a good development. Gaetz' problems ran much deeper than personal ethics, and if Trump nominates a less-rapey version of Gaetz, we're going to be stuck in the same nightmare.
The GOP Senators are now acting as if they've cut one scalp, saved a tiny bit of dignity, and will now go back to slurping Trump. And that's just dangerous. Hegseth seems to be sailing, which is what is going to happen if we focus on the rape allegations and not on his manifest unfitness. Remember, they confirmed Kav to a lifetime appointment despite "unverified allegations" and they will do that here if we commit to this path.