On a recent episode of The Excerpt podcast, it was revealed that Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as President-Elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General due to criticism and controversy. Trump promptly named Pam Bondi, Florida’s top prosecutor, as his replacement. USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin provided insight into the situation. Trump has been rapidly filling his Cabinet, surpassing the speed of previous presidents, including himself in his first term. The architect of controversial policies such as the Muslim ban and family separation at the border is expected to have a prominent role in Trump’s second term, potentially leading mass deportation efforts. Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Bluesky, a new social media platform created by the founders of Twitter, has seen rapid growth with 20 million users signing up, many of whom joined after Trump’s election.
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Bondi replaces Gaetz as Trump’s AG nominee
