Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Appointment

Former North Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Credit: Official Photo U.S. Congress.

Former North Florida U.S. House Representative Matt Gaetz announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing from his proposed appointment as U.S. Attorney General by President Donald Trump that faced an uphill confirmation process by the U.S. Senate.

"I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday.  I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - 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," Gaetz posted on X.  

"There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General.  Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1. "

"I remain fully committed 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'm certain he will Save America," Gaetz added