Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for attorney general
(revolver.news)
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I have a feeling he was the tall ask, the bigger showcase is who Trump NEXT picks as his AG
If it's someone we know wouldn't have gone through if Gaetz didn't take all the heat the first time round, Trump played them. Now I'm more hoping RFK Jr and the Border Czar gets confirmed as they are the more important ones.
Honestly, she's not a national name, but I'd love to see Trump nominate Pam Bondi for AG. I know that they know each other, and she's fairly populist, and has reached the "no more fucks to give" level already.
She certainly knows how her bread is buttered.
Before she hitched with the Trump wagon, she was associated with Romney, 100% supported the witch trial against Zimmerman, allied with corrupt DA Angela Corey, is an experienced lobbyist, and considers Israel America's "greatest ally" (MIGA).
I see why Trump likes her with their long history, but I have my doubts; the only non-mercenary positives I've been able to tease out was that she was tenaciously against gay marriage per Florida's constitution, and fought against Obamacare.
Looking to be proven wrong on overall sentiment. Never thought Gaetz would get approved given his past controversies, but I did anticipate a stronger fight for theatrical reasons if nothing else; maybe someone like Paxton would have been a good 2nd choice.
Going by your description she sounds great.
I can actually imagine that would work well since the left we go "look how much we won! Gretz is gone and now there's a woman who's AG!" not knowing she's about to wreak their shit...
I had forgotten that she was one of his lawyers during his impeachments and now works for him. She also has a history of getting up in the left's faces.
You were correct, she's the new nomination.
... Swami Massive says Saturday's lotto numbers are... screw you, I'm keeping those.
This transition is going to be Round 2 of supporters not understanding The Art of the Deal. One can put the most extreme ask first to test the waters and then get someone that could still do some (or even most) of what one wants.
Last time Trump wasn't as well-informed of the Beltway Politics and the snakes in the pit, so he made bad picks. This time he probably does know how to play the game better.
You think health and humans services is more important than AG? Are you delusional?
Since health and diet is linked to mental health, physical ability, how many people can actually fight, personality since if thanks to what you're eating is making you feel weak, you'll act weak too, yes it's very fucking important.
And since we have heard good things about who's now running as AG, is your point going to be 'she's a woman so she CAN'T be a MAGA loyalist!' as that's as retarded as the Dems thinking every woman would vote for them by default.
Let me put this in context for you.
Every policy the HHS secretary could hypothetically put in place.
Would be enforced by threat of litigation through the AGs office.
Which office is more important?
Both, which is why Trump's current picks give me confidence.