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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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17 Responses to “Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration”
@Jimbo, you have followed Matty Boys career. You are 100% correct in that his attendance record is pitiful, he rarely casts a vote and he has sponsored nothing for us in his district. Thanks for reminding those that don’t believe me and the facts
Come on! This guy has done NOTHING for this area except talk Republican politics at rallies and then go get his paycheck. In all of the years he has been in the House, he has NEVER sponsored one bill, not once. He was also was one the ones that rarely showed up to vote. He got a job due to the good name of his father and has now drug that name thru the mud. Good riddance is all I can say.
Gaetz was the best thing to happen in government in a long time. Hopefully he gets back into it.
We are better off now. To bad Northwest Florida voters elected him to starter with.
He will be hired by Fox News by Monday.
Growing up all we were told was quitters never win. Someone got the big head, literally.
We are all now in a much better and safer place. Gone forever Matty Boy!
Half of these republican senators would continually be in a fetal ball if not for Trump . They come around every six years for a donation so they can pretend to buy a spine . Some of these republican senators voted to confirm Mayorkas and against Gaetz . Remember these spineless losers the next time they want a campaign donation . Don’t have time for weak republicans .
Lawfare, lol!
If the ethics report would have cleared him, the republican controlled committee would have released the report.
One word: LAWFARE
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.