Former congressman steps down from top justice role race, Trump picks new candidate
A high-profile nomination for Attorney General position ends with unexpected withdrawal. Quick replacement announced as former state-level official steps into consideration for key justice role
Matt Gaetz made a quick exit from Attorney General consideration on 11/22 - just one day after meeting with Senate GOP members; his stated reason being to avoid any time-consuming confirmation issues that might slow-down the new administration (which shows his dedication to smooth governance)
In a fast-paced turn of events Pam Bondi got the nod as Trumps replacement pick: she brings state-level experience from her time as Floridas top legal official and has shown strong support for the administration through-out the years
The day brought more positive news for the incoming administration as Pete Hegseths meetings on the Hill went surprisingly well; Senate Republicans seemed to warm up to his defense secretary nomination - showing a clear shift in their earlier stance. The former military manʼs tour of Capitol offices helped build support for his potential role as Pentagon chief: his background resonated with key decision makers
