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   Marv Clowder (marvclowder@mstdn.jp)'s status on Monday, 18-Nov-2024 03:24:56 JST Marv Clowder

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   Rep. Austin Scott, another House Republican who has criticized Gaetz in the past, said the former Florida congressman would not have been his choice, naming Rep. Trey Gowdy and former Rep. Doug Collins as potential alternatives. But, he added, “I’m not Donald Trump.”

   “It wasn’t my decision to make,” Scott said.

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     Marv Clowder (marvclowder@mstdn.jp)'s status on Monday, 18-Nov-2024 03:24:57 JST Marv Clowder

     https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-transition-news-11-17-24#cm3lmlt1300003b6mdwza9gtb

     [...]

     Pressed on the allegations against Gaetz of sexual misconduct, Miller replied, “I put the allegations aside. He’s never going to get confirmed. I’m looking at him as a member of Congress and the job that he has done here, and it has been abhorrent.”

     Despite saying Gaetz’s actions should be disqualifying for the position, Miller was clear he wouldn’t break with Trump over the decision.

     Bill repeated this.