Gaetz Pulls Out

After a series of reports about Matt Gaetz’s sexual encounters with a 17 year-old, the otherwise unqualified in every way attorney general nominee has withdrawn from consideration. This lede from NPR gives you some idea of how insane this selection was: “Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is withdrawing his candidacy to be President-elect Trump’s attorney general, after sex trafficking and drug use allegations threatened to imperil his confirmation.” I’d advise against premature exhilaration. There were many senators ready to confirm Gaetz and it’s unlikely we’re going to like the next pick.

+ Meanwhile, a police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee. And from The Atlantic (Gift Article): Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Cabinet Pick.