Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration as Attorney General
- Former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be Attorney General, marking a setback for incoming President Donald Trump.
- Gaetz's withdrawal indicates that Senate Republicans may resist Trump's efforts to appoint loyalists to his administration.
- His announcement followed claims from two women alleging Gaetz paid them for sex since 2017.
- Gaetz has denied wrongdoing and stated that the Justice Department's investigation into sex trafficking allegations ended without charges.
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AG nominee Gaetz chooses to withdraw
WASHINGTON — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer.
Donald Trump’s former attorney general pick Matt Gaetz on new career path? ‘Still going to fight, but from…’
Donald Trump's previous attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz revealed he will not join the 119th Congress due to sexual misconduct allegations. He plans to stay engaged in politics from another position.
Matt Gaetz Withdraws from Consideration as Attorney General
Florida Rep Matt Gaetz, Trump's only interesting pick, withdrew from consideration for Attorney General on Thursday due to his confirmation "unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition." ... The post Matt Gaetz Withdraws from Consideration as Attorney General appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing House
Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz teases run for Florida governor
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz suggested Saturday that he might run for governor of the Sunshine State, days after he withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general pick. The 42-year-old Republican posted a GIF of the state flag waving on X, teasing he is open to running. He was responding to ex-Florida House Rep. Anthony Sabatini, who posted Gaetz “will be the next Governor of the State of Florida.” Florida Gov. …
Stunning Details Of Phone Call Between Trump, Gaetz Revealed
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz had a frank phone call with President-elect Donald Trump about his chances for being confirmed as attorney general and the call was grim, a report revealed on Friday. Insiders said his “charm offensive” with the Senate went well, but then things fell apart when it became apparent that he would not be able to be confirmed, The Daily Mail reported. “At best this was going to be complicated and drag on into February, …
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