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Trump Faces New Challenges in Selecting Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for Attorney General, prompting Trump to seek other loyal candidates with less baggage.

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After Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, the former president is reevaluating potential candidates who can demonstrate loyalty without controversies. The landscape now includes several candidates known for their allegiance to Trump, like Sen. Mike Lee and criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche, with the new AG expected to align closely with Trump’s agenda and address investigations against him. The requirement for fealty over independence signals a notable shift in the Justice Department's expected role.

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