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Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice

Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice

Update: 2024-11-22
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After recognizing his nomination was facing an uphill battle, former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for U.S. Attorney General. WSJ's Sadie Gurman describes how president-elect Donald Trump's first pick unraveled and why he chose former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the role instead.




Further Reading:


-Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws 


-Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration as Trump's Attorney General 


-Matt Gaetz Had Sex With 17-Year-Old, Witness Told House Ethics Committee 




Further Listening:


-The Scramble Is on to Fill Trump’s Cabinet


-What a Republican Congress Could Mean for Trump 




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Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice

Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice

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