Matt Gaetz has declined to run for US Attorney General. “We can't waste time on unnecessary debate,” he said, emphasizing that he is a close ally of President Donald Trump. The Republican says the growing controversy surrounding him is needlessly diverting attention from the new administration's priorities.
Matt Gaetz detailed the reasons for his resignation in a Thursday post on Platform It's clear,” he said. .
“There is no time to waste on a long-running battle in Washington, which is why I am withdrawing my name from the list for attorney general. The Trump administration's Justice Department must be ready from day one,” he said. Ta.
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“I remain committed to making Donald Trump the most successful president in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to head the Department of Justice, and I am confident that he will save America. “I am,” he declared.
Controversy surrounding Matt Gates
On Wednesday, in a meeting with Republican senators accompanying the president-elect, the politician advocated for confirmation of his candidacy for attorney general. “We are grateful for their thoughtful input and the incredible support of so many people,” he said.
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Shortly after Donald Trump announced his nomination, he decided to resign from Congress. However, the media speculated that in this way the politician wanted to avoid the publication of the ethics committee's report on him. Inappropriate behavior towards women and receiving “inappropriate gifts” are said to be “very harmful” to him.
This is not the end of the controversy. The Justice Department's investigation into allegations of human trafficking and inappropriate relationships with minors lasted nearly three years and ended in February 2023 without charges being filed. Gates has consistently denied all reports regarding this matter.
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