Matt Gaetz, the scandal-ridden ex-congressman nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general, withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday. Jimmy Kimmel joked that Gaetz “crawled back under the rock of cocaine he scurried out from under.” Gaetz cited a need to focus on the transition work rather than being a distraction.
The news is seen as a blow to Trump’s efforts to surround himself with loyal allies. Late Night comedians, including Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers, mocked Gaetz’s nomination, calling him a “sex criminal” and suggesting that he couldn’t even last 18 days in the position.
Judge Jeanine Pirro, who was expected to be nominated as attorney general, is now likely to take the role. The withdrawal also leaves Trump without a surgeon general nominee, with Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable being mentioned as a potential replacement.
In related news, comedian Jimmy Kimmel joked about Giuliani’s perceived disappointment over Gaetz’s withdrawal, suggesting he was sleeping in his son’s guest room due to jealousy.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/arts/television/late-night-matt-gaetz.html