MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time.
Matt Gaetz’s decision to pull his name Thursday from consideration for attorney general — amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation — represents the first indication of resistance that the president-elect could face from his own party, including picks facing allegations of sexual misconduct or other questions.
Here’s a look at some recent difficulties with presidential Cabinet picks and some of the criticism for Trump’s current slate:
Republicans voicing their doubts
After Gaetz was chosen last week, Sen. Lindsey Graham,
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