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He Was Not Qualified To Be Attorney General. He’s Even More Qualified for the Next Job Trump Wants Him In. He has a Criminal History.

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He Was Not Qualified To Be Attorney General. He’s Even More Qualified for the Next Job Trump Wants Him In. He has a Criminal History.

One of the most interestingly dumb and blessedly low-key early steps of the Donald Trump administration involved a man named Matthew Whitaker. In 2018, when Trump finally got former Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions to resign as attorney general—Sessions had authorized an investigation into Trump’s ties to Russia, which made Trump mad—the highly inept Whitaker replaced … Read more

Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after the failed attorney general?

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Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after the failed attorney general?

Matt Gaetz stunned Washington on Thursday with his own notice has been stepping down as Donald Trump’s Attorney General, as the recently resigned Florida representative to be confirmed faces serious questions amid allegations of adultery. Gaetz said in Thursday’s speech at the X that his nomination has become “a well-guarded conflict for Washington.” “I remain … Read more

Gaetz leaves as Trump’s pick for attorney general, avoiding a confirmation battle in the Senate

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Gaetz leaves as Trump’s pick for attorney general, avoiding a confirmation battle in the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) – Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general following an ongoing federal sex-trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. The emergency withdrawal backfires on Trump’s bid to include hard-line supporters in his incoming administration, but also recognizes the opposition … Read more

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to become Donald Trump’s attorney general

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Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to become Donald Trump’s attorney general

Former GOP Representative Matt Gaetz announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing his name from being President Donald Trump’s attorney general. “I had excellent meetings with the Senators yesterday,” Gaetz wrote in another article on X. “I appreciate their thoughtful response – and the amazing support of many. Although the force was strong, it is … Read more