2024-11-21 20:25:26

How Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz unravelled in just eight days

In a Washington farce for the ages, the far-right Republican has withdrawn from consideration for US attorney general – how did it happen?Donald Trump decided to nominate Matt Gaetz as attorney general last Wednesday, during a flight home from Washington, where the president-elect had visited Joe Biden at the White House. The pick proved as surprising as it was controversial. Just eight days later, after a week of relentless hullabaloo, Gaetz withdrew from contention.It was a Washington farce for the ages. But how did it happen? Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/21/matt-gaetz-withdraws-ag-nomination

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