Credit Matt Gaetz for <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/21/us-news/matt-gaetz-withdraws-from-attorney-general-consideration/">withdrawing with grace</a> from consideration to be the nation’s next attorney general.

A day after visiting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill, he <a href="https://x.com/mattgaetz/status/1859649045553402285" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">announced on X</a> that “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.”

Gaetz rightly saw a circus coming and potentially endangering other nominees.

Plus, the Trump Justice Department does indeed need to “be in place and ready on Day 1.”

Now it’s up to the prez-elect and his braintrust to tap an AG nominee who can put Justice on the straight and narrow, but bring credibility to the role.&nbsp;

Credit Matt Gaetz for withdrawing with grace from consideration to be the nation’s next attorney general.{ai:summary}<p>Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general, citing concerns that his nomination was becoming a distraction for the Trump/Vance Transition. He emphasized the need for a smooth transition at the Justice Department to ensure readiness on Day 1.</p><p>The focus now shifts to the president-elect and his team to select a nominee who can restore credibility and effectively lead the Justice Department. #politics</p>

After Matt Gaetz’ graceful withdrawal, Team Trump needs a new pick to clean up the Justice Dept.

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