Tag: Gaetz
-
Could Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It’s complicated.
Ever since former Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the House — and subsequently withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general — questions have swirled about his political fate. While Gaetz resigned last week from the current Congress, he was re-elected in November to represent his Florida district when…
-
Trump names Pam Bondi as new attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that his new pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Bondi previously served as Florida’s attorney general. The announcement came just hours after former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., withdrew from consideration. “For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans — Not…
-
Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Thursday announced that he would withdraw his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general. “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…