After Gaetz withdraws as attorney general choice, Trump names another Florida loyalist
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Gaetz withdraws as attorney general choice, Trump names another Florida loyalist

LA Times  

Rep. Matt Gaetz arrives to speak before Sen. JD Vance at a campaign event on Nov. 4 in Atlanta. After Gaetz announced his withdrawal, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the decision was “appropriate.” Sen. Charles E. Grassley said he respected Gaetz’s decision and looked forward to confirming “qualified” nominees moving forward. But clearly with Gaetz, Trump was given a clear — if “back channel” — message that the nomination was “not going to work.” “Even though the Republicans want to be loyal to Trump,” Shrum said, “you can push them too far.” Norman J. Ornstein, a left-leaning emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute who has written extensively about the Senate’s dysfunction, said Senate Republicans scuttled Gaetz’s nomination because they anticipated more evidence of sexual misconduct by Gaetz coming out. Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff of California said Gaetz was a “terrible choice for the nation’s top law enforcement agency,” a position that requires someone devoted to the rule of law, “not the person of the president or partisan agenda.” Some also suggested it should not prevent the release of the House ethics report about Gaetz — the same argument they made after Gaetz’s decision to resign from the House after Trump nominated him last week. Florida state Rep. Joel Rudman, a Republican who announced this week that he would run for Gaetz’s House seat, said Thursday on X that if Gaetz “wants to come back to Congress, I will support him 100%.” More broadly, Gaetz’s withdrawal marks an important moment in defining the limits of Trump’s power in a second term with a more pliant Congress and Supreme Court than during his first term — when his takeover of the Republican Party was still in its early stages.

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'Return like Trump returned': MAGA urges second coming on Matt Gaetz
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Matt Gaetz Paid Thousands For Drugs And Sex, House Ethics Report Shows
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Matt Gaetz Paid Thousands For Drugs And Sex, House Ethics Report Shows

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida was found by a House Ethics Committee probe to have paid a 17-year-old for sex and consumed illegal drugs while in office. Gaetz, the sex-scandal-plagued Republican who recently dropped out as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, violated several state laws relating to sexual misconduct while in office, according to …

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don’t back down
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Matt Gaetz threatening Congress to ‘expose’ if House Ethics Committee pushes further to release the report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Matt Gaetz threatening Congress to ‘expose’ if House Ethics Committee pushes further to release the report

Hindustan Times  

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz has threatened to “expose” alleged “me too” settlements involving his former colleagues following the House Ethics Committee released a report it conducted into the accusations of sexual misconduct aimed at the Florida Republican. Gaetz calls Ethics investigation a ‘smear campaign’ after resignation Gaetz, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, resigned from Congress on November 13 after …

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

'I pulled him out because...': Trump slams WSJ for claiming his DEA pick withdrew nomination
1 month ago

'I pulled him out because...': Trump slams WSJ for claiming his DEA pick withdrew nomination

Firstpost  

Trump was responding to a Wall Street Journal article that mentioned Chad Chronister withdrawing himself from consideration for head of DEA, calling it another ‘setback’ for the president-elect amid scrutiny over Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social late Wednesday to refute a Wall Street Journal report claiming his nominee for the Drug Enforcement Administration …

President-elect Donald Trump's team reports bomb threats to cabinet nominees
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Concerns raised about J.D. Vance after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
1 month, 2 weeks 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…’
1 month, 2 weeks 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…’
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Gaetz debacle has Trump team cooling efforts to bully GOP lawmakers
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Week in politics: Matt Gaetz steps down, new cabinet picks
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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 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 …

Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct

Hindustan Times  

* Gaetz exit puts spotlight on other Trump nominees accused of sexual misconduct Pentagon pick Hegseth accused by woman of 2017 sexual assault * RFK Jr's former babysitter says he groped her in 1999 * Trump challenges Senate Republicans with unorthodox nominees By James Oliphant WASHINGTON, - President-elect Donald Trump’s willingness to choose cabinet members with histories of alleged sexual …

Matt Gaetz reveals what he plans to do next as he claims ‘smear’ campaign killed AG nomination
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Matt Gaetz reveals he will not rejoin Congress next year: ‘I’m still going to be in the fight’
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'Have other goals': Matt Gaetz says he won't rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's attorney general pick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Have other goals': Matt Gaetz says he won't rejoin Congress after withdrawing as Trump's attorney general pick

Firstpost  

Gaetz was facing an uphill battle to win confirmation in the Senate for the top legal role of attorney general due to widespread opposition, including from within his own Republican Party Matt Gaetz speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump in Henderson, Nevada, US, October 31, 2024. File Image/Reuters After withdrawing his …

'Death knell': Ex-prosecutor highlights 'absolute disqualifier' for Trump's latest nominee
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Death knell': Ex-prosecutor highlights 'absolute disqualifier' for Trump's latest nominee

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's new attorney general nominee has an absolute disqualifier under her belt, according to a former prosecutor. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance Friday noted the decision of Matt Gaetz, Trump's first pick for A.G., to withdraw his name from consideration. Vance went on to discuss Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick to replace Gaetz as the A.G. nominee. That suggests …

Inside Trump’s phone call to Gaetz that ended his attorney general nomination
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

She 'Let Jeffrey Epstein slide': Critics blast Trump's latest 'corrupt' Cabinet pick
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 Picks Pam Bondi As His US Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Drops Out
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for Attorney-General
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
1 month, 2 weeks 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's new pick for attorney general. And, Russia's message to NATO countries
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick for attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz withdraws
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal | Who is she?
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks 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 Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Republicans rally around Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, as Gaetz withdraws for attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'The end of an era': Matt Gaetz's wife speaks out after AG withdrawal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'The end of an era': Matt Gaetz's wife speaks out after AG withdrawal

Raw Story  

Ginger Gaetz, the wife of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, suggested that her husband would not serve in the next Congress after he withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general. In a statement on Thursday, Matt Gaetz said he was withdrawing because his "confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction" from Trump's agenda. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration to be attorney …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s Attorney General amid sex trafficking probe
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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’
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Gaetz withdrew nomination minutes after being told CNN planned to air damning new claim
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gaetz withdrew nomination minutes after being told CNN planned to air damning new claim

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz reportedly withdrew his nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general just minutes after CNN asked him about reports of a second sexual encounter with a 17-year-old girl. Moments after Gaetz announced on X that he was withdrawing his nomination, CNN's Paula Reid noted the network had informed him it was going to report that …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, President-elect praises his 'wonderful future'
1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

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