Senator Tommy Tuberville threatens Republicans who might vote against Gaetz for Trump’s AG
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senator Tommy Tuberville threatens Republicans who might vote against Gaetz for Trump’s AG

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 Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has already fired warning shots at any Republicans who might vote against Matt Gaetz becoming Donald Trump’s incoming attorney general. And if you wanna get in the way, fine.” He then warned: “But we’re gonna try to get you out of the Senate, too if you try to do that.” Alarm bells rang for a swathe of congressional Republicans on Wednesday when Trump announced he had picked Gaetz to become the nation’s top law enforcement officer, and head up the Department of Justice. open image in gallery Tommy Tuberville warns Republicans not to oppose Matt Gaetz’s nomination The 42-year-old conservative firebrand “has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice,” the president-elect said in a statement on Truth Social. “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!” Gaetz responded on X. GOP Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski were among the GOP members quick to speak out against his choice.

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

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don’t back down
2 weeks, 3 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 considering running for Marco Rubio’s Senate seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Matt Gaetz considering running for Marco Rubio’s Senate seat

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 Embattled former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz — who is selling …

Tommy Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cabinet picks
1 month ago

Tommy Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cabinet picks

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 Tommy Tuberville, a Donald Trump loyalist, said it wasn’t the …

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

How GOP lawmakers are 'privately' pushing back on full Trump House takeover: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How GOP lawmakers are 'privately' pushing back on full Trump House takeover: report

Raw Story  

Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the attorney general nomination earlier this week offers a preview of how Republicans might push back on President-Elect Donald Trump's desire to completely take over the Legislative Branch, according to Politico's Olivia Beavers, Jordain Carney, and Myah Ward. Ahead of the former Florida congressman's withdrawal amid facing sex trafficking allegations, "GOP senators pushed back privately, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Where Matt Gaetz will go next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Where Matt Gaetz will go next

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’s brief stint as Donald Trump’s nominee to lead …

Matt Gaetz teases ‘different post’ amid speculation he could replace Rubio in the Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz teases ‘different post’ amid speculation he could replace Rubio in the Senate

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 hinted that he might not be disappearing …

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  

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Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate

The Independent  

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

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 …

‘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 …

GOP says good riddance to Gaetz — with most refusing to even say his name
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Some GOP senators are 'eager to crawl' for Trump amid looming loyalty test: Dem
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Some GOP senators are 'eager to crawl' for Trump amid looming loyalty test: Dem

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has given the Republican Senate caucus a test designed to humiliate them in selecting former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and demanding they either confirm him or go into recess to allow him to bypass a vote, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse told CNN's Anderson Cooper on Wednesday. "I mean, it seems like so far, Republican senators seem mostly …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

After Gaetz withdraws as attorney general choice, Trump names another Florida loyalist
1 month, 2 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 …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz withdraws name from consideration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz withdraws name from consideration

India Today  

Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, in the face of opposition from the Senate Republicans whose support he would have needed to win the job. "There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General," Gaetz …

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Right-wing firebrand Matt Gaetz on Thursday pulled out of the confirmation process to become US attorney general, pitching Donald Trump's incoming administration into fresh turmoil. Trump had picked loyalist Gaetz for the top legal position, but his candidacy was embroiled in allegations of sexual misconduct and lacked support from his own Republican Party. Gaetz was one of Trump's several …

Matt Gaetz attorney general nomination: Trump’s Justice Department pick has been accused of some wild crimes.
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'We've planned that': Tuberville spills on plot to confirm Gaetz before Trump is sworn in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'We've planned that': Tuberville spills on plot to confirm Gaetz before Trump is sworn in

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville revealed this week that Republican senators had developed a plan to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's nominations, including former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, before the new president is sworn in. During a Wednesday interview on Real America's Voice, Tuberville vowed to overcome the objections of Democrats despite sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz and Defense Secretary nominee …

GOP lawmaker pours cold water on 'unqualified' Matt Gaetz's appointment hopes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GOP lawmaker pours cold water on 'unqualified' Matt Gaetz's appointment hopes

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Rep. Mike Lawler repeated his attack on former Rep. Matt Gaetz as a "charlatan" while pouring cold water on the Florida Republican's chances of becoming Donald Trump's next attorney general. Speaking with co-host Willie Geist, Lawler was asked, "Do you think he has the qualifications and the character to be the attorney general …

GOP strategist highlights 'real problem' for polarizing Trump pick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GOP strategist highlights 'real problem' for polarizing Trump pick

Raw Story  

Matt Gaetz has a knack for making enemies, according to a Republican strategist, and while that trait helped him rake in campaign donations, it'll likely cause him problems in his fight to be confirmed as attorney general. Donald Trump tapped the Florida Republican to lead the Justice Department that had investigated sex trafficking allegations against him, and while that case …

Key GOP Senators start paving the way for Gaetz’s Attorney General confirmation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Key GOP Senators start paving the way for Gaetz’s Attorney General confirmation

Raw Story  

Several key and influential Republican Senators are helping to support former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz's efforts to be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's Attorney General, despite credible allegations he allegedly had sex with a minor, sex trafficked a minor, paid to have sex with at least two women, engaged in illicit drug use, and other damning claims. The House Ethics …

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, closes a door to a meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members at the Capitol on Wednesday. Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing a report on the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former …

Senator dismisses Gaetz allegations: No one should be 'disqualified' over a 'media report'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senator dismisses Gaetz allegations: No one should be 'disqualified' over a 'media report'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham doesn't appear particularly concerned about the cloud of scandal hovering over former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. When CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju caught up with him on Tuesday and asked him if he had reservations about the nominee given the allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct with a high school student, Graham …

Matt Gaetz as attorney general sounds like a liberal’s worst nightmare. But the reality is a little different
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Matt Gaetz as attorney general sounds like a liberal’s worst nightmare. But the reality is a little different

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 is dead-set on choosing Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice because of …

Trump admits the odds don’t favor Matt Gaetz’s confirmation for attorney general, report says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump admits the odds don’t favor Matt Gaetz’s confirmation for attorney general, 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 President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly privately acknowledged that his controversial …

'Less than even odds': NY Times claims Trump privately admits Gaetz likely won't be AG
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Less than even odds': NY Times claims Trump privately admits Gaetz likely won't be AG

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is working the phones on behalf of his would-be attorney general Matt Gaetz — but he's admitting privately there's a good chance it won't work, according to reports. Trump has apparently been calling members to plead Gaetz's case, the New York Times and Politico report, urging them to "give him a shot." But "Trump has admitted that …

Trump personally calls senators to pressure them to confirm Gaetz – as House Ethics report released to all committee members
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump personally calls senators to pressure them to confirm Gaetz – as House Ethics report released to all committee members

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 is personally calling Republican senators to pressure them …

Trump Is Privately Pressing Senators To Confirm Matt Gaetz: Reports
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Is Privately Pressing Senators To Confirm Matt Gaetz: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump has privately admitted that his attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz, has long odds for a Senate confirmation, but he’s still pressing senators on the issue anyway, according to multiple reports. He believes Matt Gaetz is the one person who will have the fearlessness and ferociousness, really, to do what needs doing at the Department …

Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump is creating a show of force that will help define his new term as he tries to leverage Matt Gaetz into the attorney general’s office. The president-elect has been calling senators to press them to confirm his pick early next year, CNN reported Monday — even as counter pressure grows from GOP senators who want to …

Donald Trump may be testing Republicans' loyalty by nominating divisive Matt Gaetz as attorney-general
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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