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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the SenateMatt 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. The abrupt withdrawal is a setback to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration, but also a recognition of the resistance the Republican is already encountering from members of his own party to picks with checkered backgrounds. The Florida Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.
It was intentional on Trump’s part to drive the bus over Gaetz. Remember, Gaetz also gave up his seat.
It was NEVER going to get further than this, Gaetz wouldn’t have survived the review process. Now, anyone else seems like a reasonable pick in his place.
All a show to squash the report. He resigns and the ethics committee can’t release report since he’s not a sitting member. What does congress do? They throw it in the shredder. Rubio gets confirmed as Secretary of State and de Santis becomes the nominee for Attorney General.
The art of the deal.