The Right Retribution for Trump

The failure of the nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general puts the president-elect at a fork in the road in respect of what kind of retribution he seeks.

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Democrats are still calling for the release of a potentially damaging report into allegations of sex trafficking, corruption and drug use against Matt Gaetz. AP/Nathan Howard

The withdrawal of Congressman Matt Gaetz from consideration for attorney general is a moment to mark — such occasions always  needed — the wisdom of the Framers. The Constitution ordains that the president “shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint … all other Officers of the United States.” The appointment of high officers is a duet not a solo, and the Senate has had — if informally — its say. 

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