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Trump to Announce New Attorney General Nominee by Dec 31, 2024?
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Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump's Controversial Attorney General Nominee Amid Ethics Report
Nov 21, 2024, 05:43 PM
Matt Gaetz, former U.S. Representative from Florida and President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick for Attorney General, has withdrawn his name from consideration. Gaetz announced his decision on Thursday morning via social media, stating that his confirmation process was becoming a distraction to the Trump transition team. The withdrawal comes after a meeting with senators on Wednesday and amid controversy surrounding an Ethics Committee report about inappropriate conduct.
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