{"id":2371805,"date":"2024-11-21T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-will-not-be-trumps-next-attorney-general-after-former-representative-makes-stunning-decision\/"},"modified":"2024-11-21T15:20:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T20:20:50","slug":"matt-gaetz-will-not-be-trumps-next-attorney-general-after-former-representative-makes-stunning-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-will-not-be-trumps-next-attorney-general-after-former-representative-makes-stunning-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Gaetz Will Not Be Trump&#8217;s Next Attorney General After Former Representative Makes Stunning Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmatt-gaetz-will-not-be-trumps-next-attorney-general-after-former-representative-makes-stunning-decision%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2371805&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Matt Gaetz\u2064 has decided to withdraw his nomination for the position\u2064 of Attorney General in President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s administration. His withdrawal follows significant public and political scrutiny after Trump announced his nomination, which required Senate confirmation. Gaetz has faced investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Justice \u2064Department concerning allegations\u200b of\u2064 drug\u200b use and \u200bsexual misconduct, with the latter \u200cultimately dropping \u200dthe case. Recognizing\u2063 that his confirmation process was becoming a\u2063 distraction for the administration,\u200c Gaetz expressed his intention to focus on ensuring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-wins-last-remaining-house-race-as-dem-finally-concedes\/\" title=\"GOP Wins Last Remaining House Race As Dem Finally Concedes\">smooth transition<\/a> for Trump&#8217;s \u200cDepartment of Justice. He stated\u200b his commitment to Trump&#8217;s vision for the presidency \u200dand acknowledged the respect he has for the administration. Gaetz&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">future actions remain uncertain<\/a>, as he has already resigned from his Congressional seat, which \u2064Florida&#8217;s Governor Ron DeSantis will now fill.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to become attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Trump last week created a furor by saying he would nominate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/not-bingo-card-senators-lose-trump-picking-matt-gaetz-shakes-things\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaetz<\/a> to the post, which requires Senate confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz not only brought a brash style to Washington that alienated many legislators of both parties, but he had also been the subject of two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/god-tier-level-trolling-fetterman-reacts-matt-gaetz-news-democrats-fume-trumps-new-pick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investigations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The House Ethics Committee and the Justice Department looked into claims of drug use and sexual misconduct. The Justice Department dropped the case. Information gathered by the House panel was expected to emerge during his confirmation process.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matt-gaetz-withdraws-attorney-general-nomination-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination - Washington Examiner\">thoughtful feedback &#038;ndash<\/a>; and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump\/Vance&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mattgaetz\/status\/1859649045553402285?\">November 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback &mdash; and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump\/Vance Transition,&rdquo; Gaetz said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mattgaetz\/status\/1859649045553402285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I&rsquo;ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump&rsquo;s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1,&rdquo; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/our-prayers-are-with-rush-limbaughs-producer-issues-statement-amid-radio-hosts-absence\/\" title=\"\u2018Our Prayers Are With Rush\u2019: Limbaugh\u2019s Producer Issues Statement Amid Radio Host\u2019s Absence\">remain fully committed<\/a> to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I&rsquo;m certain he will Save America,&rdquo; Gaetz wrote.<\/p>\n<p>It is unclear what Gaetz will do next. He resigned his seat in Congress the day that Trump tapped him to be attorney general.<\/p>\n<p>Protocol for filling the seat allows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/matt-gaetz-catches-speaker-mike-johnson-surprise-resigns-congress-effective-immediately\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gaetz could also serve in the Trump administration in a post that does not require Senate confirmation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">TRUTH from President Trump on Matt Gaetz: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hMLI1rQuOz\">pic.twitter.com\/hMLI1rQuOz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/karolineleavitt\/status\/1859654737148379435?\">November 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Trump issued a statement on <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/113522181118234752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>  after Gaetz announced he was stepping aside.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect,&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!&rdquo; Trump wrote.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, during a visit to a SpaceX test, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-gives-firm-response-reporter-asks-reconsidering-nomination-matt-gaetz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> indicated he was not willing to abandon Gaetz despite the objections being raised by Congress.<\/p>\n<p>A report in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/administration\/5002448-matt-gaetz-withdraws-attorney-general\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hill<\/a> suggested that Gaetz feared he would not be confirmed. 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Last week, Trump stirred controversy by announcing Gaetz as his nominee for the role, which needs Senate approval. Gaetz&#8217;s bold approach in Washington had already caused friction with lawmakers from both parties, and he was under investigation for allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct. Although the Justice Department dropped its case, information from the House Ethics Committee was expected to surface during his confirmation hearings. In a post on X, Gaetz expressed gratitude for the support he received but noted that his nomination was becoming a distraction from important work within the Trump administration. He emphasized that it was time to avoid unnecessary conflicts in Washington and announced his decision to withdraw so that Trump&#8217;s Department of Justice could be ready on Day 1. The future steps for Gaetz remain uncertain after he resigned from Congress when nominated; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will choose someone to fill his seat, or he may take on another role in Trump&#8217;s administration that doesn&#8217;t require Senate confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>After Gaetz&#8217;s announcement, Trump released a statement thanking him for seeking approval as attorney general and acknowledged that while things were going well, Gaetz did not want to distract from the administration\u2019s efforts. 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