Lack of legal experience, prosecuted by the House of Representatives for sexual offenses… Faced with the controversy, the elected Republican from Florida expected to become Minister of Justice under Trump decided to give up the post.
Former Republican elected official from Florida, Matt Gaetz, chosen by Donald Trump as Minister of Justice, announced this Thursday, November 21, that he was relinquishing this post, after a week of controversy sparked by this choice, reported AFP
“Despite strong momentum, it is clear that the confirmation of my nomination was unfairly becoming a distraction from the crucial task of the Trump/Vance transition team”he explained on confirm his appointment.
Accused of having sex with a minor
The choice of the 42-year-old elected official from Florida for the strategic Department of Justice by Donald Trump caused indignation due to the “very controversial” character of the character and his lack of legal experience. Especially since he was the subject of an investigation by the House of Representatives for drug use, embezzlement and alleged and commercialized sexual offenses, including with a minor aged 17 at the time of the facts, which he denies. A resignation which puts an end to it, de facto.
The 47th American president nevertheless wanted to pay tribute to the man he had designated to become his Minister of Justice, following his decision. “I applaud Matt Gaetz’s recent efforts to be confirmed as Justice Minister,” wrote the president-elect on his social network. “Matt has a bright future ahead of him,” he added.
