Bannon on Gaetz’s AG withdrawal: ‘We took a casualty’
Political strategist Steve Bannon said former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) withdrawal from the attorney general nomination was a “casualty” for the Republican Party. “We took a casualty today. One
Some Republicans Welcome Gaetz’s Withdrawal: ‘Probably a Good Decision’
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, faced what appeared to be long odds of securing the votes needed for confirmation in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Gaetz withdrawal as attorney general pick shows GOP can still say no to Trump. What’s next?
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal marks an important moment in defining the limits of Donald Trump’s power in a second term with a more pliant Congress and Supreme Court than during his first term.
Matt Gaetz Says He Won't Return to Congress Next Year After Withdrawing Name for Attorney General
Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct.
Matt Gaetz withdraws his name as Trump's nominee for attorney general
Fla., withdrew his nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general over continuing allegations of sexual misconduct. "It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,
Matt Gaetz says he isn't coming back to Congress
"I'm gonna be fighting for President Trump,” Gaetz said to Kirk. “I'm gonna be doing whatever he asks of me, as I always have. But I think that eight years is probably enough
Former Trump Nominee Gaetz Says He Won't Return to Congress
He has denied wrongdoing. Gaetz had resigned from Congress when he was nominated by Trump last week for the nation's top law enforcement role and said he did not intend to take up his newly won seat in the next session.
Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees
Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time
Senate Republicans had a line they wouldn’t cross. Here’s why it was Matt Gaetz.
The former Florida congressman had a reputation for causing unnecessary chaos — and had few friends within his own party.
What’s next for Gaetz’s House seat after former Trump attorney general nominee declines to reclaim it
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will not reclaim his seat in Congress despite flaming out as President-elect Donald Trump's ...
Trump transition live updates: Pam Bondi named as new AG pick after Gaetz drops out
Thune currently at Mar-a-Lago meeting with Trump amid Gaetz fallout: Sources. Sen. John Thune, the incoming Republican leader ...
What Have Republican Senators Said About Matt Gaetz's Confirmation Chances?
Despite the backing of Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz still needs to be approved by the Republican-controlled Senate to become ...
Gaetz is quietly lobbying Republican senators ‘to give him a shot’ as Trump’s attorney general
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is quietly urging GOP senators to give him a chance to prove himself suitable to be attorney general ...
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee, says "Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1"
Washington — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general.
How Matt Gaetz Derailed Trump and Bitterly Divided Republicans
One political scientist told Newsweek Gaetz's nomination would reveal which Senate Republicans "have a modicum of independence." ...
Ronna McDaniel: Trump Transcends Party And Brings Out People To Vote That Would Never Consider Voting Republican
On CNN’s 'Inside Politics,' former Chair of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel joined anchor Dana Bash for her ...
Matt Gaetz, JD Vance meet privately with Senate Republicans to build support for attorney general nomination
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the ...
Four takeaways from Matt Gaetz’s exit
It was an early setback for Trump, and it shows that the system can still stand up to him — at least when it’s relatively ...