Gaetz out as Attorney General nominee

This is a breaking story with developments to come. Here is what Gaetz presented on Twitter/X this morning:

“I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback — and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1. I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America.”

“Thoughtful feedback” from Senators no doubt included leaks from their offices yesterday that amounted to, no way am I going to vote for this drooling lunatic.

Sometimes you wake up and the skies clear a bit, but only so you can wait for the next storm to blow in. Aileen Cannon, anyone?