How did Matt Gaetz go from Donald Trump’s top pick to withdrawing in eight days?
Published On : 2024-11-22T19:38:05+0530 [ IST ] |
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The nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general fell apart just eight days after it was announced. Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration, surprising Washington and the justice department.
Gaetz's unexpected nomination
The nomination stunned both Republicans and Democrats after a chance decision by Trump during a two-hour flight from Washington to Florida. According to reports Gaetz wasn’t even on the radar until Trump began to reconsider his options after a meeting with
On board Trump Force One were Gaetz Elon Musk incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Trump’s legal adviser Boris Epshteyn.
Critics slam Gaetz
While some Republicans expressed mild support, many career lawyers within the justice department were outraged particularly after Gaetz suggested abolishing the department and its agencies. Critics warned that Trump was more interested in appointing loyalists than upholding the rule of
Gaetz pulls back.
Gaetz resigned from his seat in Florida's 1st district as the House Ethics Committee was about to release a report on misconduct allegations.
The confirmation process began to resemble a political battleground with Trump making calls to senators in an effort to rally support. Despite some encouragement, by Thursday morning Gaetz had realised he lacked the votes.
Hours after Gaetz’s withdrawal Trump nominated former Florida attorney general and seasoned prosecutor Pam Bondi as his new pick for the role. Trump thanked Gaetz for his efforts and suggested that his political future was still promising.
Randy Ross a Florida-based fundraiser for Trump believes Gaetz’s story is far from over.
Gaetz’s wife Ginger shared a heartfelt post on X sharing an old photo of them on the steps of Capitol Hill with the caption "The end of an era."
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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The nomination of Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general fell apart just eight days after it was announced. Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration, surprising Washington and the justice depart
