Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice

The Journal.

22-11-2024 • 16 mins

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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