5 hours ago Elon Musk has cozied into Trump’s White House. How long will this bromance last? | Katrina vanden Heuvel

The absurd Musk-Trump pact might have a silver lining: their relationship, like Trump’s coalition at large, is fragileIt’s deja vu all over again, again. In the wake of Donald Trump’s decisive re-election, his transition team has moved to pack his cabinet and adviser positions with figures straight out of the Star Wars cantina – some of the most dangerous and bizarre sideshows from every corner of his chaotic galaxy.In the Trump Cinematic Universe, loyalty usurps qualification. That’s why Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who wants to eliminate “woke” officials from the military, got tapped to oversee our national defense. And it’s why Matt Gaetz was asked to helm the very Department of Justice that was investigating him for alleged sex trafficking, before his abrupt withdrawal from conside...

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5 hours ago Matt Gaetz teases ‘different post’ amid speculation he could replace Rubio in the Senate

Gaetz, who withdrew his name from consideration as Donald Trump’s attorney general, posted a cryptic message suggesting he isn’t quite done yet with politics

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9 hours ago Pam Bondi is Trump's new attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Ex-Florida attorney general Pam Bondi was one of Trump’s lawyers during his first impeachment trial

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15 hours ago Trump names Pam Bondi as new AG pick after controversial first choice Matt Gaetz withdraws

‘Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again,’ Trump wrote in a statement on Thursday evening

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16 hours ago Donald Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general choice after Matt Gaetz steps aside – live

Former Florida attorney general is longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during first impeachment trialTrump names Pam Bondi as attorney general pick after Gaetz steps asideThe reactions to Matt Gaetz’s surprise withdrawal of his attorney general nomination are coming in.First up is California’s Democratic representative Eric Swalwell, who took to X and wrote:“As I said repeatedly last week, Matt Gaetz is never, ever becoming Attorney General.Like ever.”“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 protra...

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17 hours ago CNN reveals Matt Gaetz dropped out just after they confronted him with sordid underage sex allegations

Matt Gaetz withdrew as Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general after being confronted by CNN about new allegations he had a second sexual encounter with a 17-year-old and an adult woman.

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18 hours ago Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general

Gaetz’s withdrawal comes amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct against cabinet nomineeUS politics live – latest updatesMatt Gaetz, the former Florida congressman, withdrew from consideration to serve as Donald Trump’s attorney general on Thursday, amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct, ending the brief nomination of one of Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks.After meeting with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Gaetz determined that his nomination was “becoming a distraction to the critical work” of the new Trump administration, he explained on X. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations

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21 hours ago Matt Gaetz’s wife posts cryptic tribute as he withdraws from AG consideration: ‘End of an era’

The embattled former Congressman has withdrawn his bid to serve as the next attorney general after widespread backlash

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21 hours ago Trump breaks his silence on Matt Gaetz's withdrawing as his AG pick and why he 'respects' the decision

President-elect Donald Trump reacted to the news that his nominee for attorney general former Rep. Matt Gaetz had chosen to withdraw his name from consideration.

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