By the end of the day, Trump had announced a new pick for attorney general: Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida.
One by one, the senator wanted to know who had told Gaetz “yes” they were with him.
After being asked for comment for CNN’s story, Gaetz announced his withdrawal as Trump’s nominee for attorney general.
“I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General.
Some lawmakers have already asked the parliamentarian to weigh in and clear up the confusion, one source told CNN.
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