Matt Gaetz has withdrawn himself from consideration for an AG spot in Trump’s cabinet. Gaetz said the looming ethics investigation into his past was causing distractions for the Trump/Vance transition team.
Gaetz made the decision one day after meeting with GOP senators on Capitol Hill.
Gaetz, 42, said in an X post he “had excellent meetings with Senators” before adding that “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,” he went on. “Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.”
“I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history,” the former Republican congressman went on. “I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America.”
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…
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 21, 2024
Gaetz resigned from the House on Nov. 13.
BREAKING: Former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from Attorney General consideration. pic.twitter.com/QFMq5r1w5B
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 21, 2024
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