MSNBC panelists delved into Donald Trump‘s brief and controversial nomination of former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
Trump’s pick raised eyebrows and set off speculation about any underlying motives he might have.
Gaetz’s nomination, which faced immediate skepticism, was quickly withdrawn, but not before sparking debate over Trump’s strategy and the direction of his other cabinet picks.
Gaetz announced his withdrawal on Thursday, stating on social media that his confirmation was ‘unfairly becoming a distraction’ to Trump’s transition efforts.
‘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,’ he wrote, emphasizing that Trump’s Department of Justice needed to be ‘in place and ready on Day 1.’
During a discussion on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, Republican strategist Doug Heye suggested the nomination was part of a calculated move by Trump.
‘I don’t think this was a miscalculation. This was very intentional. Donald Trump knew …