Allies of President-elect Donald Trump see former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetzs withdrawal as a necessary political sacrifice to carry out Trump’s second-term vision. Gaetz was despised by many lawmakers across both political parties as his firebrand antics upended Congress including ousting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But it was the stench of sex trafficking allegations […]

There was little love lost from Senate Republicans over former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetzs abrupt withdrawal Thursday as President-elect Donald Trumps attorney general nominee. The eight-day nomination, a brief stint that made it the third-shortest for a Cabinet seat in U.S. history, was plagued by GOP warnings that the polarizing Republican firebrand with a checkered […]

NBC News Correspondents Vaughn Hillyard, Ryan Nobles and Ken Dilanian join Meet the Press NOW to report on former Rep. Matt Gaetzs (R-Fla.) withdrawal as Donald Trumps attorney general pick and the controversy that continues to mount against the president-elects secretary of defense pick Pete Hegseth.

At least three of President-elect Donald Trump‘s Cabinet nominees are facing or are tied to sexual allegations that could complicate, if not derail, their path to Senate confirmation. Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was forced to withdraw his nomination to become Trump’s attorney general Thursday afternoon as it became increasingly clear his path to confirmation […]

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's stunning withdrawal from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general has rocked Washington, with a slate of potential replacements returning to the fore.

Following former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s announcement that he was dropping his nomination to become the next attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump was quick to praise Gaetz, confident he will do great things in the future. Gaetzs decision was made following excellent meetings he conducted Wednesday with senators. He opted to drop his nomination due […]