Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee amid sex-trafficking investigation

Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee due to a federal sex-trafficking investigation. Gaetz is accused of making payments to women involved in drug-fueled sex parties. Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives and may be considered as Florida's next senior senator.

Senate Republicans warn of contentious confirmation proceedings for Matt Gaetz

Senate Republicans warn that confirmation proceedings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General would be contentious, with allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use likely to be splashed across the media. Some suggest Gaetz should withdraw his nomination to avoid a messy confirmation hearing.

Political Updates

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for Attorney General amid allegations of paying underage women for sex. Biden administration loosens immigration restrictions. Heritage launches campaign targeting senators for Trump Cabinet confirmations. Trump's incoming White House chief of staff's lobbying interest under scrutiny. Congress racing to execute recommendations of Trump's new DOGE commission.

Jimmy Kimmel's Continued Criticism of Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel continues to push the idea of seeing President-elect Donald Trump behind bars, despite left's lawfare cases against him falling apart post-election. Kimmel criticizes Trump's cabinet picks, focusing on Matt Gaetz for U.S. Attorney General. The left's efforts to damage Trump's campaign failed as he won the election. Special counsel Jack Smith's legal persecution of Trump is coming to an end.

Allegations of sexual encounters involving Rep. Matt Gaetz

The woman who was 17 at the time testified to having two sexual encounters with then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of which involved another adult woman. Gaetz has denied the allegations and backed out as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee. The House Ethics Committee is facing pressure to release the final report of their investigation.

Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Nomination Amid Federal Investigation

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee due to a federal sex-trafficking investigation. Gaetz faced allegations of drug-fueled sex parties and payments to women. Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives and potential Senate nomination by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump praised Gaetz and named other potential picks for the Senate seat. Gaetz denied all accusations and has not been formally charged.

Matt Gaetz withdrawing from consideration for attorney general

Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration for attorney general under the incoming Trump administration. Potential names floated to head the Department of Justice next include Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Republican Sen. Mike Lee from Utah.

Donald Trump thanking Matt Gaetz for seeking approval as Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump thanked Matt Gaetz for seeking approval to be Attorney General but Gaetz withdrew from consideration to avoid distracting the Administration. Gaetz stated he did not want to be a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. Trump had nominated Gaetz to clean up the bureaucracy.

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for Attorney General position

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for the Attorney General position in President-elect Donald Trump's administration due to distractions and a need for a smooth transition. Gaetz remains committed to Trump's success.

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for Attorney General amid allegations

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for Attorney General amid allegations of paying underage women for sex, leaving the role open for other candidates. Trump praised Gaetz for his loyalty but accepted his withdrawal to avoid distraction.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Candidacy

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws his candidacy for Attorney General due to sex trafficking and drug use allegations, which threatened his confirmation. Trump had nominated Gaetz for the position.

Senator Josh Hawley's comments on media treatment of Matt Gaetz

Senator Josh Hawley criticized the media's treatment of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, comparing it to the backlash faced by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Hawley emphasized the importance of allowing nominees to have confirmation hearings before passing judgment.

Federal Investigation into Matt Gaetz's Involvement with Women and Sex Parties

A document obtained by The New York Times reveals a trail of payments from Matt Gaetz to women for sex parties, including a 17-year-old girl. The federal investigation did not lead to charges. Gaetz denies the accusations. The House Ethics Committee obtained the document but deadlocked on releasing a report. Gaetz's communication director blamed the Justice Department for leaking classified materials. The investigation involved Venmo transactions and testimonies from women paid by Gaetz.

Senate Republicans' concerns about Matt Gaetz's nomination for Attorney General

Senate Republicans warn that the confirmation proceedings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General would be highly contentious, comparing it to the Kavanaugh hearings. Some are suggesting Gaetz should withdraw his nomination to avoid an embarrassing confirmation process.

Trump's Cabinet Selection and Transition

President-elect Trump's team is confident that Senate Republicans will approve his cabinet selection, despite some picks raising eyebrows from both Republicans and Democrats. Trump is focused on putting 'America first' with his cabinet picks.

House vote on releasing Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz

Rep. Sean Casten plans to trigger a vote in the House to release the Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, despite Gaetz no longer being a member. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the release, citing a precedent concern.

Political Commentary on Matt Gaetz's Cabinet Pick

CNN political commentator Van Jones criticizes Republicans for potentially approving President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, calling him a 'fruit loop looney tunes dude.'

House Ethics Panel Report on Matt Gaetz

House Ethics Panel has not agreed to release the report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). The report is still not completed and may be finished in December. Gaetz resigned from Congress after being tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as Attorney General. The committee needs one Republican vote to release the report.

Opposition to Trump's Nominations of Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz

The New York Post's Editorial Board opposes President-elect Donald Trump's nominations of Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz for top roles in his administration, citing concerns about their qualifications and ethics. The nominations come after years of unelected bureaucrats wielding power within the administrative state.

2024 Republican Primary Races in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska

The Trump campaign hosted surrogates at a press conference in Chicago to counter the Democratic National Convention. Primary races in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska are underway. Florida Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Matt Gaetz are key figures in the Republican primary races.

Comparison of Rep. Matt Gaetz to an 'inflatable sex doll'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden compared Rep. Matt Gaetz to an 'inflatable sex doll' following Gaetz's speech at the Republican National Convention. Van Orden has a history of making disparaging remarks about Gaetz, including calling him a 'little b*tch' after an awkward exchange with former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

House Ethics Committee Investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz

House Ethics Committee investigators have interviewed several women who were witnesses in the DOJ probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz, with some alleging payments for sex and drug-filled parties. Gaetz denies all allegations and claims exoneration in every investigation. The committee continues to review allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and obstruction of government investigations.

Political Beef Between Kevin McCarthy and Matt Gaetz

Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz are engaged in a political beef dating back months, with McCarthy recently calling Gaetz 'the Hunter Biden of the Republican Party' in a public insult.

Political Scandal Involving Kevin McCarthy and Matt Gaetz

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy claims he was ousted because a member of Congress wanted him to stop an ethics complaint related to alleged sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old. Rep. Matt Gaetz is implicated in the situation.

Luther Campbell Running for Congress in Florida

Former 2 Live Crew rapper Luther Campbell plans to run for Congress in Florida as a Democrat to fight against Republicans like Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump.

Turmoil within House Republican Caucus

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized current House Speaker Mike Johnson for not allowing enough time to read spending bills, blaming the downfall of Republicans on Rep. Matt Gaetz leading his ouster. McCarthy highlighted accomplishments during his tenure and emphasized the importance of transparency in legislation.

House Judiciary Hearing on President Joe Biden's Ghostwriter

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz questions Special Counsel Robert Hur on President Joe Biden's ghostwriter during a House Judiciary hearing, expressing concern over the handling of evidence related to classified documents.