Former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for Attorney General after being nominated by Donald Trump, with Sen. JD Vance thanking him for his work. Gaetz cited a distraction to the Trump/Vance Transition as the reason for his withdrawal.
Key Points
Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for Attorney General after being nominated by Donald Trump
Gaetz cited a distraction to the Trump/Vance Transition as the reason for his withdrawal
Sen. JD Vance thanked Gaetz for his work during the nomination process
Pros
Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw shows respect for the Trump administration's transition process
Sen. JD Vance expressed gratitude for Gaetz's work during the nomination process
Cons
Gaetz's nomination and subsequent withdrawal caused chaos and surprise in Washington