Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee, says “Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1”
washington —Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Gaetz to lead the Justice Department as the nation’s top law enforcement officer last week. He swiftly resigned his seat in the House and was on capitol hill on Wednesday with Vice President-elect JD…