Trump's initial nominee for AG withdraws following further controversy, while his pick for defence secretary Pete Hegseth counters allegation of sexual assault
Nominee for attorney general withdraws following further controversy, while Trump ’s pick for defence secretary Pete Hegseth counters allegation of sexual assault
The Florida congressman has repeatedly denied that he had sex with a minor and after an investigation, the department of justice declined to press charges. Gaetz had spent Wednesday in the company of vice-president-electon Capitol Hill meeting senators whose support he required to secure his appointment as attorney general, and claimed he was encouraged by the response.
It was a bitter blow to a figure who carried with him through his years in the House of Representatives a radioactive ambition. The relief in the Senate was clear. “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General,” Trump posted. Matt Gaetz and JD Vance arrive for meetings with senators at the US Capitol on Wednesday. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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