Gaetz, Bondi and Trump's Department of Justice

After recognizing his nomination was facing an uphill battle, former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for U.S. Attorney General. WSJ's Sadie Gurman describes how president-elect Donald Trump's first pick unraveled and why he chose former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the role instead.

Further Reading:

-TrumpPicks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws

-Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration as Trump's Attorney General

-MattGaetz Had Sex With 17-Year-Old, Witness Told House Ethics Committee

Further Listening:

-The Scramble Is on to Fill Trump’s Cabinet

-What a Republican Congress Could Mean for Trump

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