Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whom Trump had sought to appoint as his Attorney General, has decided to decline that honor. Fox News reports Gaetz’ words:
It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.
It would appear what Gaetz learned from Senators was that he had little chance of being nominated, and every chance of being pilloried. Trump needs to view this stumble as a minor loss, and keep moving forward.
Later ... Trump announces his new pick for Attorney General - Pam Bondi. She is a two-term Attorney General of the State of Florida, a long-time Trump supporter, and telegenic enough to work for Fox News.
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