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Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz

Former Attorney General Nominee (withdrawn)

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Notable Quotes

"It is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition." - Withdrawal statement on social media

Stories

Trump's second-term cabinet: razor-thin votes and partisan warfare

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Withdrew November 21, 2024

Trump's second-term cabinet confirmations became the most contentious in modern history. The Senate confirmed all 22 nominees requiring confirmation, but only after unprecedented battles: Vice President Vance broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Matt Gaetz withdrew as attorney general pick after sex trafficking allegations surfaced, and most nominees faced near party-line votes after zero received voice votes or unanimous consent.

Updated Jan 7