Matt Gaetz says he will not rejoin Congress next year: report
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Matt Gaetz says he will not rejoin Congress next year: report

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday he will not rejoin Congress next year, reports show. The Florida Republican told far right pundit Charlie Kirk that he would not seek to reclaim the seat he abandoned to pursue a failed bid to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, CNN reported. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch," Gaetz told Kirk. Gaetz resigned from the House earlier this month when Trump named him to lead the Justice department — a nomination that failed in the face of a looming House Ethics committee probe into accusation he had sex with a minor at an illicit drug-fueled party.

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

Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year
1 month ago

Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress next year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life …

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

'Gaetz doesn't go quietly anywhere': CNN panelists say ex-rep could make a defiant return
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1 month ago

'Gaetz doesn't go quietly anywhere': CNN panelists say ex-rep could make a defiant return

Raw Story  

A Republican strategist wondered aloud on CNN on Thursday night if Capitol Hill may not have seen the last of embattled former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's first nominee for attorney general, resigned from Congress on Nov. 14, days ahead of an expected House Ethics Committee vote on whether to release a report into the panel's investigation into …

Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for Attorney-General
1 month 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 …

Matt Gaetz rules out return to Congress, saying he will now fight from a "new perch"
1 month ago

Matt Gaetz rules out return to Congress, saying he will now fight from a "new perch"

Salon  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general as a number of senators expressed concern over alleged ethics violations centered on reports of the MAGA lawmaker having sex with a 17-year-old girl. But even if he stays home, ethics panel member Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., told The Daily Beast that there's “precedence for the …

"Eight years is enough": Gaetz won't return to Congress
1 month ago

"Eight years is enough": Gaetz won't return to Congress

Salon  

Matt Gaetz answered top-of-mind questions on his political future and took a swipe at a bipartisan investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct during an interview with Charlie Kirk shared on Friday. Gaetz withdrew from consideration as the House Ethics Committee battled over whether to release their report, announcing on Thursday that controversy over his confirmation was “a distraction” to the …

GOP says good riddance to Gaetz — with most refusing to even say his name
1 month ago

GOP says good riddance to Gaetz — with most refusing to even say his name

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – Republicans on Capitol Hill are privately celebrating after former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for attorney general. “So you don’t even want to talk about Matt Gaetz?” Raw Story asked the incoming chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a cramped Capitol elevator. “If you got a non-Gaetz question, you’re first,” Sen. Thom Tillis told Raw Story. …

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 …

So, Matt Gaetz Won’t Be AG. Can He Go Back To Congress?
1 month ago

So, Matt Gaetz Won’t Be AG. Can He Go Back To Congress?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as attorney general on Thursday as new allegations about sexual relationships he had with a minor emerged. Gaetz had already announced his immediate resignation from Congress, but it’s possible he could take his seat in the next Congress in January. He officially resigned from Congress on Nov. 13 …

Republican Senators On Matt Gaetz Dropping Out: Phew
1 month 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 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 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 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 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 …

'He was doing very well': Trump praises Gaetz for withdrawing attorney general nomination
1 month 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 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 nominee for attorney general
1 month 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 …

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 …

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick
1 month ago

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick

NPR  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general pick toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is withdrawing his candidacy to be President-elect Trump's attorney general, after sex trafficking and drug use allegations threatened to imperil his confirmation. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said he would not second-guess Trump's decision to tap Gaetz, but that the president …

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 …

"Becoming a distraction": Gaetz withdraws from consideration for AG amid sexual misconduct claims
1 month ago

"Becoming a distraction": Gaetz withdraws from consideration for AG amid sexual misconduct claims

Salon  

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice on Thursday as details of a sexual misconduct report rattled members of his own party. Gaetz had spent Wednesday in talks with key GOP senators, seeking to reassure them not just over his alleged sexual misconduct but his perceived extreme …

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 …

House ethics committee postpones meeting as Congress argues whether Gaetz report should be released
1 month, 1 week ago

House ethics committee postpones meeting as Congress argues whether Gaetz report should be released

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 The House Ethics Committee postponed its plans to vote Friday …

'Won't even be close': Up to 30 GOP senators reportedly willing to reject Gaetz nomination
1 month, 1 week ago

'Won't even be close': Up to 30 GOP senators reportedly willing to reject Gaetz nomination

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump can't afford to lose the support of more than three Republican senators for his most contentious nominees — but insiders say far more than three could do just that, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday evening. On Thursday evening, people familiar with discussions among Senate Republicans told the Journal that far more than three are prepared to …

Matt Gaetz quit Congress two days before ‘highly damaging’ ethics report was to be released, report says
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz quit Congress two days before ‘highly damaging’ ethics report was to be released, report says

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 Representative Matt Gaetz resigned from the House on Wednesday …

Matt Gaetz resigns ‘immediately’ after Donald Trump picks him as attorney general
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz resigns ‘immediately’ after Donald Trump picks him as attorney general

Live Mint  

Republican Matt Gaetz submitted his resignation from Congress “effective immediately,” House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed Wednesday. Known to be a Trump loyalist, and conservative representative from Florida, Matt Gaetz spent several days at Mar-a-Lago and even flew to Washington on Trump's private plane on Wednesday, CNN reported. Much like Donald Trump, whom Gaetz has been 'fiercely' loyal to, Matt Gaetz …

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump's Attorney General nod
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Trump's Attorney General nod

Firstpost  

Republican congressman from Florida Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives shortly after President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would be the next US Attorney General. Gaetz’s resignation puts the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into his sexual misconduct to an abrupt end Republican congressman from Florida Matt Gaetz resigned from the US House of Representatives, shortly after he was …

Matt Gaetz does GOP a 'great service' as he resigns from Congress: House Speaker
1 month, 1 week ago

Matt Gaetz does GOP a 'great service' as he resigns from Congress: House Speaker

Raw Story  

Rep. Matt Gaetz has already resigned from Congress — a strategic move meant to help the party find a quick replacement— after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him for attorney general, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson added that Gaetz is also an "accomplished attorney" concerned about "lawfare" President Joe Biden's Department of Justice. "He's a reformer in mind and …

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