Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general, leaving Trump to pick a new DOJ leader.
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general faced a setback as Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration due to backlash and allegations. This leaves the top Justice Department position vacant. Trump is now considering other loyalists like Todd Blanche, Missouri's Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and others for the role. The new appointee will need to have a relatively clean record and loyalty to Trump to avoid confirmation issues. The selection will signal Trump's approach to reshaping the DOJ and handling his legal and policy priorities.
November 21, 2024
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