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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general

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Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump

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Duluth News Tribune
Matt Gaetz drops bid for Trump attorney general in face of Senate opposition (opens Duluth News Tribune)
Published Nov 20, 2024
Duluth News Tribune's feed description
"There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle," Gaetz said on social media.
Journal Times
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general (opens Journal Times)
Published Nov 21, 2024
Journal Times's feed description
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump
Deadline
Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration As Donald Trump’s Nominee For Attorney General (opens Deadline)
Published Nov 20, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Matt Gaetz said today that he was withdrawing from consideration at Donald Trump's attorney general, as Republican senators expressed concerns over a House ethics investigation of sexual misconduct. He wrote on X, "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday.
Newsweek
Donald Trump reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawing from AG consideration (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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The president-elect released a statement after his choice for attorney general announced he is withdrawing his name from consideration.
FOX 13 Tampa
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
The Oregonian
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general amid growing confirmation doubts (opens The Oregonian)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation cast doubt on the former congressman’s ability to be confirmed.
Newsweek
Matt Gaetz withdrawing AG nomination frustrates some conservatives (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for attorney general on Thursday, sparking some backlash from conservative supporters.
NBC New York
Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations (opens NBC New York)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
Courthouse News Service
Gaetz withdraws as Trump AG pick (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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The decision comes as a House Ethics Committee report regarding allegations of sexual misconduct with minors overshadowed Gaetz's bid.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Matt Gaetz drops bid for Trump attorney general amid opposition | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Nov 20, 2024
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
WASHINGTON >> Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general today, saying his confirmation was becoming a distraction.
PJ Media
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz Withdraws His Name From Consideration for Attorney General (opens PJ Media)
Published Nov 20, 2024
UPI
Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general, withdraws from consideration (opens UPI)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Former Republican member of Congress Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he is withdrawing from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general.
The Daily Signal
BREAKING: Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Nomination (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday his nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.
Townhall
Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Nomination (opens Townhall)
Published Nov 20, 2024
WMUR's feed description
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdraws his nomination for attorney general amid allegations of sexual misconduct, citing his consideration was a distraction.
The Christian Post
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general (opens The Christian Post)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has announced he's withdrawing his name from consideration for U.S. attorney general under the Trump administration.
The Republic
Matt Gaetz drops bid to be Trump’s attorney general (opens The Republic)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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By Dave Goldiner New York Daily News (TNS) Matt Gaetz Thursday abruptly dropped his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general amid growing allegations involving drugs and paid sex with young women.
Voice of America
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for top law enforcement job (opens Voice of America)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general of the United States, former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew himself from consideration Thursday. As VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, Gaetz was facing a tough confirmation process due to various crimin…
ABC 7 New York
Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to be Donald Trump's attorney general (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.
Roll Call
Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be attorney general (opens Roll Call)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz dropped his bid to become President-elect Donald Trump’s next attorney general on Thursday.
Newsweek
Trump Transition Live: Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Considera (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Matt Gaetz on Thursday announced he is withdrawing his name from consideration to serve as attorney General. Follow Newsweek
Boston
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general (opens Boston)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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“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.”
WHDH Boston
Matt Gaetz withdraws as President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general pick - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt
Forbes
Matt Gaetz Controversy Explained: Sexual Misconduct Allegations Sink Trump’s Attorney General Nominee (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Gaetz said Thursday "it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition."
GBH News
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee (opens GBH News)
Published Nov 20, 2024
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Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
NBC New York
Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz says he's withdrawing (opens NBC New York)
Published Nov 20, 2024
NBC New York's feed description
Matt Gaetz said Thursday he is withdrawing his name form consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general.

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