By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2024-11-21 18:02:53 | Updated at 2024-11-21 22:33:21
4 hours ago
Donald Trump's pick to be the next US attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has withdrawn his name from the running.
The former Florida Congressman said that controversy over alleged misconduct "was unfairly becoming a distraction".
"I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday, I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition," Gaetz said in a statement online.
Donald Trump's pick to be the next US attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has withdrawn his name
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“While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” said the former Republican congressman from Florida.
“There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General,” he said.
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