Donald Trump's decision not to nominate Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump decided not to nominate Matt Gaetz as the next attorney general due to concerns from Republican senators about sex scandals and investigations surrounding Gaetz. Gaetz resigned from his Florida congressional seat to avoid further scandal. Gaetz had previously been confident about his confirmation prospects but ultimately withdrew his name from consideration.
Key Points
- Matt Gaetz lost 4-6 Republican votes, making his confirmation unlikely
- Gaetz resigned from his Florida congressional seat to avoid further scandal
- Trump and Gaetz had considered a recess appointment for the nomination but decided against it
Cons
- Sex scandals and investigations surrounding Matt Gaetz
- Republican senators' concerns about Gaetz