Donald Trump may be testing Republicans' loyalty by nominating divisive Matt Gaetz as attorney-general
4 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump may be testing Republicans' loyalty by nominating divisive Matt Gaetz as attorney-general

ABC  

You don't have to spend long on Capitol Hill to find opinions about the man Donald Trump has nominated to be the next US attorney-general. The biggest surprise so far came last Wednesday, local time, when the president-elect announced Gaetz — a congressman from Florida — was his pick for the country's highest legal office. In February 2019, the night before Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen was due to testify before a congressional hearing, Gaetz tweeted: "Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Gaetz has also gone after former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, who's among the GOP's most vocal critics of Trump and voted to impeach him, describing her as a "traitor". It was mainly over disagreements about the way congress funded the government, with Gaetz concerned McCarthy was not pushing back hard enough on the Biden White House's spending.

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Senator 'concerned' after speaking with Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senator 'concerned' after speaking with Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi

Raw Story  

Sen. Dick Durbin said he was "concerned" after meeting with Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general. Durbin posted on X, "I just met with Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s attorney general pick. Bondi served as Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019 and as Trump’s personal lawyer during his first impeachment trial in 2020. “The American people …

Letters to the Editor: Remember when Trump picked Matt Gaetz to be attorney general?
3 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Remember when Trump picked Matt Gaetz to be attorney general?

LA Times  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida attends the New York Young Republican Club’s annual gala on Dec. 15. To the editor: Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who had been President-elect Donald Trump’s first choice to be attorney general, has been accused by the House Ethics Committee of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and illegal drug use. To …

'Return like Trump returned': MAGA urges second coming on Matt Gaetz
3 months ago

'Return like Trump returned': MAGA urges second coming on Matt Gaetz

Raw Story  

Despite the House Ethics Committee's findings in its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, a number of MAGA allies are encouraging the ex-Florida lawmaker to fight back, according to Politico. The Ethics Committee's report "says the committee found evidence that Gaetz paid thousands of dollars for sex; violated Florida’s statutory rape law; used cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana …

'Beyond disturbing': Critics wince at lurid details in Matt Gaetz ethics report
3 months ago

'Beyond disturbing': Critics wince at lurid details in Matt Gaetz ethics report

Raw Story  

Details leaked on Monday about the House Ethics Committee's investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz and many critics of the Florida Republican were quick to register their disgust. The 37-page report, which is due to be officially released on Monday, alleged that "there is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory …

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don’t back down
3 months ago

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don’t back down

Politico  

Gaetz was forced to drop out of the confirmation process to be the next attorney general under Trump — in part due to concerns from senators over the ethics report. “The public can see through these tactics, and Matt Gaetz continues to have a bright future in elected office or any other path he chooses to pursue.” Asked about Gaetz’s …

Trump’s Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration. Trump’s reliance on Florida lawmakers for his new Cabinet is setting off a political chain reaction that’s opening up new possibilities in the state in 2026 and beyond. The special …

Trump said to be oblivious about how his appointments are destroying nominees' lives
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump said to be oblivious about how his appointments are destroying nominees' lives

Raw Story  

Publicly, Donald Trump is being uncharacteristically quiet as those he intends to appoint to his Cabinet are having their dirty laundry aired for days on end, writes Bulwark columnist Andrew Egger on Thursday. Meanwhile, the MAGA loyalists, what Egger calls the "Bannonites," are talking about the controversial Cabinet picks as "titanic, existential struggles over whether it will be Trump or …

Trump hasn't even started yet and his new cabinet is fast collapsing. But, warns ANDREW NEIL, the biggest (and inevitable) resignations are still to come...
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump hasn't even started yet and his new cabinet is fast collapsing. But, warns ANDREW NEIL, the biggest (and inevitable) resignations are still to come...

Daily Mail  

It isn't even day one of the new administration, Donald Trump has yet to get back behind the Oval Office desk — but the revolving door is already working overtime as potential fillers of key posts file in and out with bewildering speed, their feet barely touching the ground. He quickly nominated instead Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general …

Matt Gaetz raises eyebrows with bizarre response to Trump’s Thanksgiving Day rant
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz raises eyebrows with bizarre response to Trump’s Thanksgiving Day rant

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former congressman Matt Gaetz remains a diehard Trump fan, even …

President-elect Donald Trump's team reports bomb threats to cabinet nominees
4 months ago

President-elect Donald Trump's team reports bomb threats to cabinet nominees

New Indian Express  

In Florida, meanwhile, the Okaloosa County sheriff’s office said in an advisory posted on Facebook that it “received notification of a bomb threat referencing former Congressman Matt Gaetz’s supposed mailbox at a home in the Niceville area around 9 a.m. this morning.” While a family member resides at the address, they said "former Congressman Gaetz is NOT a resident. The …

After Matt Gaetz exit, Trump endorses Jimmy Patronis for northwest Florida Congressional seat
4 months ago

After Matt Gaetz exit, Trump endorses Jimmy Patronis for northwest Florida Congressional seat

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to fill the vacant Congressional seat left by former Rep. Matt Gaetz in northwest Florida, according to a report President-elect Donald Trump said that Jimmy Patronis had “been a wonderful friend to me,” even though Patronis did not endorse Trump in this year’s presidential race until after Florida Gov. …

Concerns raised about J.D. Vance after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
4 months ago

Concerns raised about J.D. Vance after Gaetz lobbying flop: report

Raw Story  

The failure of ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz to make it to a Senate hearing on his nomination to be Donald Trump's next attorney general has led to concerns the Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has been out of the limelight as Trump has relied on billionaire Elon Musk as his wingman in public, with the incoming vice president working behind the scenes …

What did Trump tell Gaetz? The phone call that ended his AG hopes: ‘These senators aren’t…’
4 months ago

What did Trump tell Gaetz? The phone call that ended his AG hopes: ‘These senators aren’t…’

Hindustan Times  

Matt Gaetz’s dream of becoming Donald Trump’s attorney general came crashing down after a blunt phone call. This combination of pictures shows US President-elect Donald Trump and US Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, Inside Trump’s call to Matt Gatez ahead of withdrawal Donald Trump wrapped up his cabinet selections on November 24 by naming longtime ally Brooke Rollins as …

Donald Trump’s former attorney general pick Matt Gaetz on new career path? ‘Still going to fight, but from…’
4 months ago

Donald Trump’s former attorney general pick Matt Gaetz on new career path? ‘Still going to fight, but from…’

Live Mint  

Donald Trump's former US attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz, stated on Friday that he does not plan to rejoin Congress. But I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” Matt Gaetz said in an interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Allegations against Matt Gaetz Gaetz became involved in a federal sex trafficking investigation targeting …

Donald Trump’s cabinet: Full list of picks and key White House appointments revealed
4 months ago

Donald Trump’s cabinet: Full list of picks and key White House appointments revealed

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is finalising his Cabinet for 2025, with announcements highlighting both familiar faces and new voices. President-elect Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, The team also features Chad Wolf returning to Homeland Security and Rick Perry reprising his role as Energy Secretary, signaling Trump’s …

Matt Gaetz teases new career goals after withdrawing from Trump’s attorney general pick
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz teases new career goals after withdrawing from Trump’s attorney general pick

Hindustan Times  

Matt Gaetz, the former Florida congressman, revealed on Friday that he plans to pursue a new career path following his withdrawal from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general marred with past controversies and sex trafficking charges. Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Matt Gaetz teases …

President-elect Trump has made his top Cabinet picks. What happens next?
4 months ago

President-elect Trump has made his top Cabinet picks. What happens next?

NPR  

President-elect Trump has made his top Cabinet picks. DETROW: Let's start with Trump's pick for attorney general, which is now Pam Bondi because former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. President-elect Trump initially pick Gaetz and threw his full support behind him for the job of attorney general. Worth noting that a day before Gaetz withdrew, the House …

Gaetz debacle has Trump team cooling efforts to bully GOP lawmakers
4 months ago

Gaetz debacle has Trump team cooling efforts to bully GOP lawmakers

Raw Story  

The short-lived nomination of ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the next attorney general, which fell apart over a reportedly damaging House Ethics Committee report, has led to a rollback by Donald Trump and his team to get GOP senators to rubberstamp all his other nominees. According to a report from the Washington Post, the Gaetz debacle that played out over …

Week in politics: Matt Gaetz steps down, new cabinet picks
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4 months ago

Week in politics: Matt Gaetz steps down, new cabinet picks

NPR  

Week in politics: Matt Gaetz steps down, new cabinet picks We look at Matt Gaetz removing himself from his nomination as Attorney General as well as a few of the cabinet nominations that President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday night. It's also widely reported Trump called him the morning he withdrew and told him the votes just weren't there in …

Trump to fire Jack Smith's team — and order DOJ to investigate 2020 election: report
4 months ago

Trump to fire Jack Smith's team — and order DOJ to investigate 2020 election: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump plans to purge the team that worked with special counsel Jack Smith to try to prosecute Trump and assemble teams to investigate the 2020 election, The Washington Post reported Friday. According to the report, Trump wants to immediately seek revenge against the federal prosecutors who helped outgoing special counsel Jack Smith file two criminal cases against him, firing …

Trump got his first black eye with Matt Gaetz. His next problem? Pete Hegseth
4 months ago

Trump got his first black eye with Matt Gaetz. His next problem? Pete Hegseth

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump notched his first major failure on Thursday …

The True Lesson of the Matt Gaetz Nomination Crash
55 years, 2 months ago

The True Lesson of the Matt Gaetz Nomination Crash

Slate  

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s thwarted attempt to install Matt Gaetz as attorney general is the first major failure of Trump’s promised autocracy. Gaetz’s nomination was a critical test of whether Congress would abdicate one of its core constitutional duties to the executive branch, further ceding ground to the increasingly powerful office of the presidency. The nomination was also a test …

Matt Gaetz reveals he will not rejoin Congress next year: ‘I’m still going to be in the fight’
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz reveals he will not rejoin Congress next year: ‘I’m still going to be in the fight’

Hindustan Times  

Matt Gaetz, who withdrew as Donald Trump's attorney general pick Thursday, will not be rejoining Congress when it convenes next year. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo Former Rep. Matt Gaetz won't rejoin Congress next year after withdrawing as Trump's AG pick “I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” the 42-year-old said in his first interview since withdrawing his name from …

Inside Trump’s phone call to Gaetz that ended his attorney general nomination
4 months ago

Inside Trump’s phone call to Gaetz that ended his attorney general nomination

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Eight days after his nomination to become Trump’s attorney general, the former Florida lawmaker …

Trump team believed Gaetz was too ‘blackmail-able’ to be attorney general, says report
4 months ago

Trump team believed Gaetz was too ‘blackmail-able’ to be attorney general, says report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That was the belief inside Trump’s inner circle as the former Florida Congressman’s nomination …

Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz — Donald Trump’s picks show flexible US cabinet vetting compared to past ’tax, pot’ scandal
4 months ago

Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz — Donald Trump’s picks show flexible US cabinet vetting compared to past ’tax, pot’ scandal

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of nominees for key Cabinet positions, including Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz, and Linda McMahon, has sparked significant controversy, with several of his picks facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Donald Trump’s history of allegations against women, including the infamous 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape where he bragged about assaulting women, has long been a point of contention. …

She 'Let Jeffrey Epstein slide': Critics blast Trump's latest 'corrupt' Cabinet pick
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4 months ago

She 'Let Jeffrey Epstein slide': Critics blast Trump's latest 'corrupt' Cabinet pick

Raw Story  

Less than 24 hours after former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for Attorney General, President-Elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz's replacement for the nomination. "I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States," Trump wrote via Truth Social. Rochester Institute of Technology …

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
4 months ago

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. “Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.” Sex …

Trump allies feared Matt Gaetz too 'blackmail-able' to serve as attorney general: report
4 months ago

Trump allies feared Matt Gaetz too 'blackmail-able' to serve as attorney general: report

Raw Story  

Even Donald Trump's own inner circle privately feared Rep. Matt Gaetz was too compromised to serve as attorney general, Rolling Stone reported Thursday. Trump is now nominating Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general and Trump's own former impeachment defense lawyer. Worse still, the report noted, Trump's own allies became concerned that if Gaetz became attorney general, the sheer number …

'Stellar choice': Matt Gaetz says he loves his replacement
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4 months ago

'Stellar choice': Matt Gaetz says he loves his replacement

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz offered a ringing endorsement of Donald Trump’s new selection of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. Gaetz’s seal of approval of Bondi came just hours after Trump named her to replace the embattled, scandal-plagued former lawmaker amid sexual misconduct allegations that ultimately doomed his nomination. “Pam and I worked closely together when …

Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for Attorney-General
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for Attorney-General

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Matt Gaetz, the man picked by Donald Trump to be his attorney general, has withdrawn his nomination overnight. Luke Radford: But Matt Gaetz has struck himself out before even stepping up to the plate, announcing his withdrawal from the attorney general nomination with a post on social media site X. Matt Gaetz was also separately investigated by the …

Trump's new pick for attorney general. And, Russia's message to NATO countries
4 months ago

Trump's new pick for attorney general. And, Russia's message to NATO countries

NPR  

Trump's new pick for attorney general. Today's top stories President-elect Donald Trump announced former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi as his new choice to run the Justice Department after former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid to become attorney general yesterday. Trump and his team view the attorney general as one of the most important jobs in his incoming administration …

‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure
Top News
4 months ago

‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure

Al Jazeera  

In a new interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump’s ‘America First army’. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” Gaetz said in the interview. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress.” Gaetz, the son of a former Florida state senator, had served as the …

Matt Gaetz drops out of consideration for attorney general: ‘There is no time to waste’
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz drops out of consideration for attorney general: ‘There is no time to waste’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz announced today that he would …

'Ideal choice': Trump aide suggests this controversial state AG could be pick to lead DOJ
4 months ago

'Ideal choice': Trump aide suggests this controversial state AG could be pick to lead DOJ

Raw Story  

Now that former Rep. Matt Gaetz has officially withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is quickly moving on to his next choice. According to a report in NYSun.com, Trump's next attorney general-designate could be Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Sun reported that an unnamed source "with close ties to Trump's …

Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general
4 months ago

Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill rallied around Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, on Thursday even as new details surfaced about allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2017. Sen. Thom Tillis said Gaetz was “in a pressure cooker” when he decided to withdraw, but suggested that it would have little bearing on Trump’s other …

Republican Senators On Matt Gaetz Dropping Out: Phew
4 months ago

Republican Senators On Matt Gaetz Dropping Out: Phew

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Republican senators were shocked last week when President-elect Donald Trump announced Matt Gaetz would be his nominee for attorney general. “I thought it was problematic, and I think, as some of our members have expressed, as they’ve learned more about it, there was perhaps some information out there that the president was not aware of …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s Attorney General amid sex trafficking probe
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s Attorney General amid sex trafficking probe

Live Mint  

Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be …

'Florida man going back to Congress?' Experts say Matt Gaetz left door open for return
4 months ago

'Florida man going back to Congress?' Experts say Matt Gaetz left door open for return

Raw Story  

Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration as Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, but he potentially could return to Congress despite his resignation last week. "Gaetz may not come back to the 118th Congress," said House procedure expert Matt Glassman. Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram said Gaetz could inform the clerk of the House that he does intend to …

World News Live Today November 22, 2024: Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick
4 months ago

World News Live Today November 22, 2024: Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick

Hindustan Times  

Live By World News Live: Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Latest news on November 22, 2024: This combination of pictures created on November 13, 2024 shows US President Joe Biden meets with US President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024, and US …

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick
Top News
4 months ago

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has addressed Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as his attorney general pick. This combination of pictures created on November 13, 2024 shows US President Joe Biden meets with US President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024, and US Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, speaks during the third day …

'Bond villain #1 is out': Matt Gaetz withdrawal greeted with relief and joy
4 months ago

'Bond villain #1 is out': Matt Gaetz withdrawal greeted with relief and joy

Raw Story  

An abrupt decision by embattled ex-Rep Matt Gaetz to withdraw from consideration to be Donald Trump's attorney general was greeted with a mixture of glee and relief on Thursday afternoon. Noted legal expert Laurence Tribe contributed, "GAETZ WITHDRAWS: Because anyone else Trump picks as his loyal consigliere AG will give off a less horrid stench than Gaetz — and will …

'He was doing very well': Trump praises Gaetz for withdrawing attorney general nomination
4 months ago

'He was doing very well': Trump praises Gaetz for withdrawing attorney general nomination

Raw Story  

Matt Gaetz's announcement Thursday that he would withdraw his name from the Cabinet contest spurred near-immediate praise from President-elect Donald Trump. Trump did not mention the unfolding scandal around a House Ethics committee probe into charges Gaetz had sex with a minor at a drug-fueled party. "I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick: ‘There is no time to waste’
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick: ‘There is no time to waste’

Hindustan Times  

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. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.” Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, President-elect praises his 'wonderful future'
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, President-elect praises his 'wonderful future'

Firstpost  

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Despite the withdrawal, President-elect Trump said his scandal-plagued pick for the position had a “wonderful future” ahead Matt Gaetz speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump in Henderson, Nevada, US, October 31, 2024. …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for Attorney General
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for Attorney General

The Hindu  

Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on the former congressman's ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical …

Trump breaks his silence on Matt Gaetz's withdrawing as his AG pick and why he 'respects' the decision
4 months ago

Trump breaks his silence on Matt Gaetz's withdrawing as his AG pick and why he 'respects' the decision

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump reacted to the news that his nominee for attorney general former Rep. Matt Gaetz suddenly withdrew his name from consideration. Gaetz was nominated by Trump to be his attorney general eight days ago despite allegations of sexual relations with a minor, which the House Ethics Committee had been investigating. Donald J. Trump and Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general
4 months ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz abruptly withdrew his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Gaetz claimed he was withdrawing from the process to prevent becoming a "distraction." "There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as …

Karl Rove sends Trump a warning: 'No president has infinite sway'
4 months, 1 week ago

Karl Rove sends Trump a warning: 'No president has infinite sway'

Raw Story  

Chaos and controversy created by President-elect Donald Trump’s unconventional picks to head high-profile government positions will come with a price, according to prominent Republican strategist Karl Rove. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Rove, a onetime senior advisor and deputy chief of staff to former President George W. Bush, said that price could cost Trump the political capital he needs …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general
4 months, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general

India TV News  

Day after the US House Ethics Committee deadlocked on releasing a report into allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use by President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general Matt Gaetz, the latter on Thursday announced his decision to withdraw from the post. It is pertinent to note that Gaetz has been under intense scrutiny as the US President-elect Donald …

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