The fall of the Florida congressman who was accused of sexual misconduct proves there is one rule for Trump and another for everyone elseWhen he ran for US president in 2016, Donald Trump boasted that he would “surround myself only with the best and most serious people”, adding: “We want top-of-the-line professionals.”Second time around, Trump appears to have quality control issues. On Thursday Matt Gaetz, his pick to be attorney general, withdrew from consideration amid allegations including sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl, drug use and misappropriating campaign funds. Continue reading…
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Author : David Smith in Washington
Publish date : 2024-11-21 21:39:24
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Those who try to emulate Teflon Trump often come unstuck – just ask Gaetz
