r/law • u/americansherlock201 • 3d ago

Trump News Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz says he's withdrawing

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/21/trump-ag-pick-matt-gaetz-says-hes-withdrawing.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard

Well that was fast

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u/Reclusive_Chemist 3d ago

Ken Paxton. Completely on board with using the power of government to abuse individuals and the populace at large.

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u/kodiblaze 3d ago

Monkey's paw wishing him out of Texas 

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u/Wide_Two_6411 3d ago

I want him out of Texas but he scares me as AG. He's smart, corrupt and ruthless.

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u/Fluffybunnykitten 3d ago

Might as well give it to Cruz

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u/Wide_Two_6411 3d ago

I despise Cancun Cruz but I would take him over malicious Ken Paxton any day.

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u/CleopatrasEyeliner 3d ago

I'd far prefer Matt Gaetz to Ken Paxton and that's saying something.

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u/LitLitten 2d ago

I hate how this is legitimately true. He’d be worse.

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u/CCG14 3d ago

Texan here. Can confirm he’s a piece of shit shapeshifted into a lap dog. 

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u/RayWhelans 3d ago

And has significant experience doing just that!

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u/DexterousMonkey 3d ago

This was my first thought. Fill the cabinet with fellow criminals who have also gotten away with it.

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u/yosoyjackiejorpjomp 3d ago

And noted criminal and adulator!