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21 Nov 2024

Gaetz withdraws as Trump nominee for attorney general

Washington Correspondent

One of Donald Trump’s contentious picks for cabinet, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration as Attorney General.

Trump promised to tackle the deep state with cabinet appointments unafraid to take on entrenched Washington interests, and so far his list of nominations, including reality TV stars and wrestling moguls, has proven to be the most controversial in history.

But, will there be more nominees forced to step aside before he the next President takes office?