With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general
1 month ago

With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general

NPR  

With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general AILSA CHANG, HOST: This afternoon, President-elect Donald Trump's first pick for attorney general, former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration for the job. Then this evening, Trump named his new pick to lead the Justice Department, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. LUCAS: Well, as you said at the top there, she is a former attorney general for the state of Florida, served in that job from 2011 to 2019. She also heads the legal arm of the America First Policy Institute, which is led by Linda McMahon, who is Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education in his second term.

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After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television
1 week, 6 days ago

After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Following the short-circuited effort to become President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general, Matt Gaetz is joining the conservative One America News Network to host a weeknight political talk show. The former Florida congressman was chosen to be Trump’s new attorney general but withdrew his name from consideration when scrutiny over sex-trafficking allegations made his chances to be confirmed …

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...
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

"That would be disqualifying": Legal experts alarmed at Trump AG pick's plans for "revenge"
3 weeks, 5 days ago

"That would be disqualifying": Legal experts alarmed at Trump AG pick's plans for "revenge"

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department last Thursday as he wound down his whirlwind of Cabinet announcements ahead of his second term. While former federal prosecutors noted that Bondi, who was Trump's former defense lawyer, is a seasoned litigator and thus more qualified to be attorney general than former Florida Rep. …

Who are Trump’s cabinet and staff picks? Everything we know about the White House nominations so far
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Who are Trump’s cabinet and staff picks? Everything we know about the White House nominations so far

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. Trump’s first failed nominee: Matt Gaetz, Attorney General open image in gallery Former congressman …

Donald Trump’s former attorney general pick Matt Gaetz on new career path? ‘Still going to fight, but from…’
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Matt Gaetz teases new career goals after withdrawing from Trump’s attorney general pick
4 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 1 day 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
1 month 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 …

Letters to the Editor: Trump’s replacement for Matt Gaetz? Also ethically challenged
1 month ago

Letters to the Editor: Trump’s replacement for Matt Gaetz? Also ethically challenged

LA Times  

Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz arrives to speak at a campaign rally with Sen. JD Vance on Nov. 4 in Georgia. To the editor: So, ethically challenged former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for U.S. attorney general. In her place, President-elect Donald Trump selected ethically challenged former Florida Atty. Let us all recall that when she was the Sunshine …

Bondi isn’t Gaetz but don't 'recalibrate' — this can't be 'new normal': Ex-prosecutor
1 month ago

Bondi isn’t Gaetz but don't 'recalibrate' — this can't be 'new normal': Ex-prosecutor

Raw Story  

A former Florida Republican said he's breathing a "sigh of relief" that Pam Bondi is now Donald Trump's new attorney general choice, noting that she's not only qualified, she hasn't been embroiled in any sex scandals. The previous appointee was former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned from Congress ahead of an Ethics Committee vote on whether to release a report …

Matt Gaetz reveals what he plans to do next as he claims ‘smear’ campaign killed AG nomination
1 month ago

Matt Gaetz reveals what he plans to do next as he claims ‘smear’ campaign killed AG 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. Read our privacy policy Matt Gaetz has revealed more about his future plans, capping …

Trump's new attorney general pick: A corporate lobbyist who did Wall Street's bidding
1 month ago

Trump's new attorney general pick: A corporate lobbyist who did Wall Street's bidding

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's choice to succeed Matt Gaetz as his nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Justice is a registered lobbyist who has worked on behalf of Amazon, Uber, and other corporate giants. "We should expect an Attorney General Bondi to serve as a Trump loyalist and attack dog at the expense of the department's independence and integrity." Robert …

Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi rescued a dog from Hurricane Katrina. Its owners then sued her for ‘stealing’ it
1 month ago

Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi rescued a dog from Hurricane Katrina. Its owners then sued her for ‘stealing’ it

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 Donald Trump moved quickly to replace Matt Gaetz as his …

Trump names Pam Bondi as new Attorney General pick after controversial first choice Matt Gaetz withdraws
1 month ago

Trump names Pam Bondi as new Attorney General pick after controversial first choice Matt Gaetz withdraws

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 Donald Trump has announced that former Florida attorney general Pam …

5 Things To Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s New Pick For Attorney General
1 month ago

5 Things To Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s New Pick For Attorney General

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, as his new choice to lead the Justice Department on Thursday. Here are five things to know about Bondi, a close ally of the Trump family: Bondi was Florida’s first female attorney general. Bondi won election in 2010 to become Florida’s first female attorney general …

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick to replace Matt Gaetz as US attorney general?
1 month ago

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick to replace Matt Gaetz as US attorney general?

Firstpost  

Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump ally, has been nominated to replace Matt Gaetz as US attorney general. Known for her two-decade prosecutorial career and staunch loyalty to Trump, Bondi’s record is marked by significant accomplishments and controversies Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a rally held by Republican presidential nominee and former US President …

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

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general
1 month ago

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed dubious. Bondi responded by saying, “‘Lock her up,’ I love that.” As Trump prepared …

Trump Picks Pam Bondi As His US Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Drops Out
1 month ago

Trump Picks Pam Bondi As His US Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Drops Out

ABP News  

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to become the United States Attorney General after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from his nomination earlier on Thursday. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!” Bondi served …

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

Trump nominates Pam Bondi as his next Attorney General
Top News
1 month ago

Trump nominates Pam Bondi as his next Attorney General

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump has selected Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for Attorney General of the US.The fresh nomination for the powerful position came hours after former Congressman Matt Gaetz announced on Thursday his decision to withdraw from the nomination process for the post. "I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of …

'Stellar choice': Matt Gaetz says he loves his replacement
Trending News
1 month 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 …

Who is Pam Bondi? Trump taps as US attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
1 month ago

Who is Pam Bondi? Trump taps as US attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he would nominate former Florida Attorney General and loyalist Pam Bondi to be U.S. Attorney General, moving swiftly to replace his former nominee Matt Gaetz after the embattled former congressman withdrew from consideration. Pam Bondi, experienced in law enforcement, previously served as Florida's Attorney General and was on Trump's impeachment defense team, promising …

'Massive upgrade': CNN panelists say Trump found his 'sturdy branch' for AG
1 month ago

'Massive upgrade': CNN panelists say Trump found his 'sturdy branch' for AG

Raw Story  

Three CNN political experts collectively agreed Thursday that Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is a far superior pick to lead Donald Trump’s Justice Department than the scandal-plagued former Rep. Matt Gaetz. The rare agreement between panelists on CNN’s “OutFront,” which included a former senior Obama adviser and longtime Republican strategist, came just after Trump named Bondi — his former impeachment …

Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as Attorney General as Matt Gaetz steps down. Who is she?
1 month ago

Donald Trump names Pam Bondi as Attorney General as Matt Gaetz steps down. Who is she?

Live Mint  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced the nomination of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General. Most recently, Bondi helped lead the legal arm of the America First Policy Institute, a right-leaning think tank whose personnel has worked closely with Trump's campaign to help shape policy for his incoming administration. In one radio appearance, she blasted …

Trump names 'smart & tough' Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick hours after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal
1 month ago

Trump names 'smart & tough' Pam Bondi as his new attorney general pick hours after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump announced that former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will be his new pick for the role of the next US Attorney General, hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration Hours after former House Representative Matt Gaetz announced his withdrawal from consideration for the post of Attorney General, President-elect Donald Trump named Florida’s former AG …

Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
1 month ago

Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be the next US attorney general, hours after his first pick, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name. Pam Bond was nominated by Donald Trump to be the next US attorney general Pam Bondi's nomination comes after the original pick for attorney general, Republican Matt Gaetz …

Trump picks his former impeachment defense lawyer to replace Gaetz as AG nominee
1 month ago

Trump picks his former impeachment defense lawyer to replace Gaetz as AG nominee

Raw Story  

Hours after his pick for attorney general removed himself from consideration, Donald Trump announced his replacement pick on Truth Social: former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. "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," wrote Trump. Trump did not mention in his announcement …

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

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for US attorney general?
1 month ago

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for US attorney general?

Al Jazeera  

Tapped to lead the Justice Department, Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump supporter. Trump announced on Thursday that he was nominating Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, to be the country’s next top federal prosecutor. Bondi’s nomination, which must be confirmed by the US Senate, has also caused a stir with observers pointing to past …

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general
1 month ago

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general

LA Times  

Former Florida attorney general and lobbyist Pam Bondi speaks at a Trump rally in Greensboro, N.C., early this month. Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, was chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability …

‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure
Top News
1 month 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 …

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal | Who is she?
Top News
1 month ago

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal | Who is she?

India TV News  

Trump cabinet 2.0: President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated former Florida Attorney General and loyalist Pam Bondi as his nominee for Attorney General of the US. Trump on Pam Bondi Trump said in a statement said, "I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United …

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
1 month ago

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be Attorney General of the US, moving swiftly to replace former nominee Matt Gaetz after the embattled former congressman withdrew from consideration. Her resume contrasts with that of Gaetz, who has little of the traditional experience expected of an attorney general. Trump announced his pick of Bondi …

Meet Trump’s No. 2 pick for what may be his No. 1 job
1 month ago

Meet Trump’s No. 2 pick for what may be his No. 1 job

Politico  

When Democrats impeached him in 2019 for seeking political favors from Ukraine, Bondi took to the Senate floor as part of his legal team and delivered a dissertation on Hunter Biden’s seamy relationship with a Ukrainian energy company. Bondi has also recently worked behind the scenes at the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, where she acted as “chair” of its …

Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws
1 month ago

Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally at …

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

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick
Top News
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said 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. Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that the transition team had backups …

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

Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general
1 month ago

Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general

NPR  

Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general. Then, as Florida's first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and …

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
1 month ago

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

NPR  

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general of the United States. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz announced today that he is withdrawing from consideration to be the next attorney general. RYAN LUCAS, BYLINE: Well, Gaetz was on Capitol Hill yesterday for …

Trump picks loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general as Matt Gaetz withdraws
Top News
1 month ago

Trump picks loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general as Matt Gaetz withdraws

Al Jazeera  

The former US congressman said he had become a ‘distraction’ following renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations. US conservative firebrand Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing from consideration for United States attorney general following renewed focus on sexual misconduct allegations against him. Trump on Thursday swiftly named Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, as his pick for …

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
1 month ago

Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration. Hours later, Gaetz posted on social media that he looks “forward to continuing the fight to save our country,” adding, “Just maybe from a different post.” Trump, in …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
1 month ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

LA Times  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida emerges from a meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members at the Capitol on Wednesday. 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 the former congressman’s ability to be confirmed as the …

Matt Gaetz attorney general nomination: Trump’s Justice Department pick has been accused of some wild crimes.
1 month ago

Matt Gaetz attorney general nomination: Trump’s Justice Department pick has been accused of some wild crimes.

Slate  

Update, Nov. 21, 1:40 p.m.: That was fast! While the former Florida Republican representative wrote that he is stepping back because the controversy around him “was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” CNN reporter Paula Reid raised a different potential explanation: EXCLUSIVE: Gaetz withdrew from AG nomination 45 mins after we called to say …

Column: Trump’s worst Cabinet picks aren’t just unqualified, they’re part of a bigger power grab
1 month ago

Column: Trump’s worst Cabinet picks aren’t just unqualified, they’re part of a bigger power grab

LA Times  

Donald Trump walks by Matt Gaetz, left, after a day in court during his criminal trial in New York this spring. Trump “is going to hit the Department of Justice with a blowtorch — and that torch is Matt Gaetz,” former Trump aide Stephen K. Bannon said last week. “What a bunch of garbage.” Former Rep. Gabbard, who as director …

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