Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time. Matt Gaetz’s decision to pull his name Thursday from consideration for Attorney General — amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation — represents the first indication of resistance that the President-elect could face from his own party, including picks facing alleg…

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Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming Presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time. Matt Gaetz’s decision to pull his name Thursday from consideration for attorney general — amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation — represents the first indication of resistance that the president-elect could face from his own party, includi…

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Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

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MARTIN, Tenn. — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time.

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming Presidents often lose Cabinet nominees

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