Controversial Matt Gaetz resigns from becoming Donald Trump’s attorney general

The highly controversial Matt Gaetz, chosen by Donald Trump to be his Minister of Justice, announced on Thursday, November 21, that he was resigning from this appointment. After a meeting with senators, Mr. Gaetz wrote in “Of course the confirmation [de sa nomination] was unfairly becoming a distraction from the crucial work of the Trump-Vance transition team.”. “There is no time to waste in an endless and futile battle in Washington, which is why I am withdrawing my name from the nominees for Attorney General. »

On the same social network, the president-elect greeted “recent efforts” of Mr. Gaetz to confirm his appointment. He “has a bright future” in front of him, said Donald Trump.

Matt Gaetz, elected to the House of Representatives from Florida before resigning to join Donald Trump’s administration, was the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual crimes, including a relationship with a minor, for use of illegal drugs and embezzlement of campaign funds. funds and various professional misconduct. Matt Gaetz is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, which he denies, and was the subject of a federal investigation that was dismissed.

His resignation de facto ended the House investigation, but elected officials on both sides demanded that the investigation report be transmitted at least to the Senate, which decides on presidential appointments. The speaker of the House, an ally of Donald Trump, opposed the release of the report, arguing that it was no longer necessary. During a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, both sides failed to agree on the follow-up to this investigation.