New York Magazine - 10 hours 50 min ago
The former Florida representative's nomination had been dogged by claims that he had an inappropriate relationship with a teenager.
ABC News - 10 hours 58 min ago
Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations...
Newsweek - 10 hours 59 min ago
Cruz, while understanding the decision, also expressed regret over the lack of a full Senate hearing, which he believes Gaetz deserved.
The Hard Times - 11 hours 6 min ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Former Florida representative Matt Gaetz informed his girlfriend Valentina he will be able to go to her 15th birthday party after ending… The post Matt Gaetz Tells Girlfriend He Can Attend Quincea era After All appeared first on The Hard Times .
Newsweek - 11 hours 7 min ago
The hosts of The View criticized Trump's Cabinet picks, questioning ties to sexual misconduct. Matt Gaetz withdrew from Attorney General consideration.
The Independent - 11 hours 7 min ago
If former Florida representative returns to Congress, that could mean release of House ethics inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations...
The Independent - 11 hours 9 min ago
Trump loyalist said his appointment proved too much of a distraction,' leading him to drop out...
Newser - 11 hours 24 min ago
One group of people happy that Matt Gaetz is no longer in the running to be attorney general? Republican senators, reports the Hill . No longer will they face the choice of backing him in a confirmation vote or defying the wishes of President-elect Trump. It's a "positive development," said Roger...
Fox News - 11 hours 32 min ago
Now that former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of the running to head the Justice Department, who will Trump to head the agency? Here are potential picks being floated.
Newsweek - 11 hours 34 min ago
Ginger Gaetz said it was the "end of an era" after her husband withdrew his nomination.
Forbes - 11 hours 36 min ago
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general, as Trump plans to make RFK Jr. his secretary of health and human services and Pete Hegseth his defense secretary, and place Tulsi Gabbard, Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller in key posts.
Newsweek - 11 hours 41 min ago
Matt Gaetz has faced scrutiny over investigations into his conduct.
New York Magazine - 11 hours 55 min ago
He bowed out of the running amid allegations of inappropriate sexual activity with a minor.
Buzz Feed - 11 hours 58 min ago
"It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction," the former House member said. View Entire Post ›...
Hollywood Life - 11 hours 59 min ago
Gaetz found himself back in the spotlight after Donald Trump nominated him to be the attorney general. Then, Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.
Forbes - 12 hours 6 min ago
Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration to be Donald Trump's attorney general on Thursday after his potential nomination was plagued by his past controversies.
NBC News - 12 hours 6 min ago
Whoever Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine picks to replace JD Vance in the Senate will face a battery of Trump loyalty tests on backing embattled Cabinet picks like Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth and more.
The Hill - 12 hours 9 min ago
Senate Republicans were breathing a deep sigh of relief Thursday afternoon after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced he would withdraw his bid to serve as attorney general, acknowledging that allegations of sexual misconduct against him have become "a distraction." Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the incoming chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, welcomed Gaetz's...
The Hill - 12 hours 14 min ago
President-elect Trump said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has a "wonderful future" ahead of him following the former congressman's withdrawal as Trump's nominee to become attorney general. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he "greatly" appreciates Gaetz's efforts in seeking to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) but recognized he didn't want...
The Hill - 12 hours 14 min ago
Former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, did the right thing in withdrawing from consideration for the position after it became clear he would not be confirmed by the Senate. "He came here, he started meeting with senators and they started doing the...
BBC - 12 hours 16 min ago
Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.
Hollywood Life - 12 hours 18 min ago
Gaetz was nominated by Donald Trump to be the attorney general three years after Gaetz was placed under investigation for alleged sex trafficking. Here's what you need to know about the former Florida Rep.
Hollywood Life - 12 hours 27 min ago
The Republican made headlines in 2020 over a controversial investigation, then again in 2024 when Donald Trump nominated him to be the U.S. Attorney General. After withdrawing his bid to be AG, learn where Gaetz's net worth stands now.
Financial Times - 12 hours 28 min ago
Former congressman said the controversy around his nomination had become a distraction'...