Senator Eric Schmitt Withdraws from Trump Attorney General Consideration

Schmitt opts to focus on advancing Trump's agenda in the Senate rather than taking a role in the administration.

Eric Schmitt, a Republican senator from Missouri, has decided not to pursue the position of Attorney General in President-elect Trump's administration.
Schmitt, a former Missouri Attorney General, aims to champion Trump's policies in the Senate, emphasizing border security and energy dominance.
His withdrawal leaves other candidates like Sen. Mike Lee and Jeffrey Clark as potential picks for the Attorney General role.
Schmitt's decision underscores his commitment to maintaining the Republican majority in the Senate, which is expected to hold at least 52 seats.
This is not the first time Schmitt has declined a prominent role, having previously passed on leading the Senate GOP's campaign committee.