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US House votes against releasing findings of ethics probe into Matt Gaetz | World News

US House votes against releasing findings of ethics probe into Matt Gaetz | World News

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Dec 06, 2024 05:25 AM IST The U.S. House blocked a measure to expedite the ethics probe into Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday blocked an effort to expedite the release of an ethics probe into former Representative Matt Gaetz, who dropped his bid to become Donald Trump’s attorney general. The United States House of Representatives on Thursday vetoed a move to speed up the revelation of an ethics investigation into former Representative Matt Gaetz, who withdrew his ambition to become Donald Trump’s attorney general.(REUTERS) The probe centered on allegations against Gaetz of sexual misconduct with a teenage girl and drug use. The Republican-majority chamber voted 206-198 against the measure introduced by a Democratic lawmaker. Also read: The View co-hosts slam Republicans for ‘foolish’ criticism of Joe Biden over son Hunter’s pardon Gaetz, 42, resigned from Congress in November hours after Trump tapped him as a potential attorney general. He has denied all wrongdoing. The House Ethics Committee met earlier on Wednesday …

Who is Pam Bondi? Trump taps as US attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Who is Pam Bondi? Trump taps as US attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he would nominate former Florida Attorney General and loyalist Pam Bondi to be U.S. Attorney General, moving swiftly to replace his former nominee Matt Gaetz after the embattled former congressman withdrew from consideration. Pam Bondi, experienced in law enforcement, previously served as Florida’s Attorney General and was on Trump’s impeachment defense team, promising to refocus the DOJ on crime. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo(REUTERS) Gaetz was the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe into allegations of having sex with an underage 17-year-old girl and illicit drug use. He has denied wrongdoing. Bondi, 59, was the top law enforcement officer of the country’s third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump’s Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration. ALSO READ| Trump breaks silence after Matt Gaetz withdraws as his attorney general pick Who is Pam Bondi? Bondi was part of Trump’s defense team during his first impeachment trial, in which he was accused of pressuring Ukraine to conduct a corruption investigation into his rival, …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick: ‘There is no time to waste’

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick: ‘There is no time to waste’

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Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. FILE PHOTO: Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo(REUTERS) The abrupt withdrawal is a setback to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration, but also a recognition of the resistance the Republican is already encountering from members of his own party to picks with checkered backgrounds. By bowing out, Gaetz averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation battle that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to confirm Trump’s Cabinet selections. The Florida Republican‘s announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that …

Trump Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Nominee For US Attorney General

Trump Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Nominee For US Attorney General

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Washington DC: Scandal-plagued Matt Gaetz, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be US attorney general, on Thursday pulled out of the confirmation process in an early setback for the incoming administration. Gaetz was one of Trump’s several eye-catching selections, including Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr. as health secretary and billionaire Elon Musk to head a government cost-cutting unit. A congressional panel had been investigating alleged illegal activity by Gaetz, including sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl — which he denies — as well as drug use and misappropriating campaign funds. He was facing an uphill battle to win confirmation in the Senate for the top legal role of attorney general due to widespread opposition, including from within his own Republican Party. “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback — and the incredible support of so many,” Gaetz said on X. I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so …

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general – India TV

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general – India TV

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Image Source : REUTERS Matt Gaetz drops bid for Trump attorney general Day after the US House Ethics Committee deadlocked on releasing a report into allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use by President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general Matt Gaetz, the latter on Thursday (November 21) announced his decision to withdraw from the post.  Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gaetz elaborated on the reason behind his decision, which he took in the face of opposition from the Senate Republicans, whose support he would have needed to win the job. He said, “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle; thus, I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.” “I remain …