Gaetz’s Withdrawal Highlights How Incoming Presidents Often Lose Cabinet Nominees

Associated Press, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Fri, 11/22/2024 - 5:34am

By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time. Matt Gaetz’s decision to pull his name Thursday from consideration for attorney general — amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation — represents the first indication of resistance that the president-elect could face from his own party, including picks facing allegations of sexual misconduct or other questions. Here’s a look at some recent difficulties with presidential Cabinet picks and some of the criticism for Trump’s current slate: Republicans voicing their doubts After Gaetz was chosen last week, Sen.

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Gaetz’s Withdrawal Highlights How Incoming Presidents Often Lose Cabinet Nominees

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