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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