Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee, says "Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1"
Washington — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz withdraws his name as Trump's nominee for attorney general
Fla., withdrew his nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general Thursday amid continuing allegations of sexual misconduct. "It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,
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Gaetz was reportedly concerned about four Senate Republicans blocking his confirmation as U.S. attorney general.
Senators react to Matt Gaetz withdrawing as Trump’s attorney general
Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
Trump Nominates Pam Bondi For Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws
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How Matt Gaetz Derailed Trump and Bitterly Divided Republicans
One political scientist told Newsweek Gaetz's nomination would reveal which Senate Republicans "have a modicum of independence."
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Ronna McDaniel: Trump Transcends Party And Brings Out People To Vote That Would Never Consider Voting Republican
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We Wanted a ‘Grand New Party.’ Trump Delivered.
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Trump got a red trifecta in Washington. But will he face any Republican Party pushback?
Even amid a unified GOP government, Trump will have to face intra-party detractors when he begins his second term in January.
Will Donald Trump Forge a Political Dynasty? Lara Trump Waits in the Wings
Political experts tell Newsweek Lara Trump might fancy a prominent political future, but replacing the family's patriarch may be difficult.
Donald Trump Doesn't Have a Mandate to Radically Remake America
He won decisively in the Electoral College, leaving Democrats with much to reflect upon. But the near-final popular vote ...