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Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration
November 21, 2024
Northwest Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing from consideration for U.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 unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. 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. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1,” Gaetz said on social media. I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America.”
President elect Donald Trump reacted as social media:
“I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do,” Trump wrote.
Gaetz’s nomination was overshadowed by allegation of sexual misconduct that was investigated by House Ethics Committee that was not released due to his resignation from Congress.
A three-year Department of Justice did not bring any charges, and Gaetz has vehemently denied the allegations.
As for Gaetz’s former Florida District 1 Congressional seat — which oversees Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties — the state will likely hold a special election to fill the vacancy. The House speaker hopes to fill the seat before Jan. 3, 2025. Gaetz likely cannot return to the seat without being reelected.
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender it’s the state’s final decision on the special election, but he expects it to happen.
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7 Responses to “Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration”
If there had been anything really wrong, do you think after all the problems, he caused for the Dems he would have lasted the three years? He may have not been an angel
but there have been a lot of Men (and Women) that feel into being young and dumb.
Maybe he can get an appointed position like Jack Smith except this time bag an ex president .
Bring back Jeff Miller! The FL-01 District needs you once again! Please come out of retirement briefly and help NW Florida recover from the Matt Gaetz debacle.
Looks like we will lose our governor.
Welp, at least he can draw unemployment. No wait, he quit. Good riddance.
If I had a history like Gaetz? I’d be afraid of that ethics probe too.
His time will come once he can clear his name. In the meantime he has done Mr. Trump a huge favor.