Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz drops bid in face of Senate opposition – SUCH TV

Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz drops bid in face of Senate opposition – SUCH TV

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. Gaetz, who resigned from the US House of Representatives last week, was the subject of an Ethics Committee probe into allegations…

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee, says “Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1”

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. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Gaetz to lead the Justice Department as the nation’s top law enforcement officer last week. He swiftly resigned his seat in the House and was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday with Vice President-elect JD…

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