US Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri is no longer considering to be nominated as the Attorney General of the new Trump administration. On Monday, November 11th, he wrote on social media that he will focus on advancing President Trump’s agenda in the Senate and assisting in selecting federal judicial nominees.
Schmitt, a former Missouri Attorney General and a key ally of President Trump, informed the Trump transition team that he has decided against considering the role of Attorney General in the Trump administration.
He stated that he will shift his attention to the field of justice, helping President Trump oversee judicial elections in the Senate, and working to advance the President’s agenda.
Writing on the social platform X, he said: “I am running for the US Senate to represent the people of the ‘Show Me’ state, and I am just getting started.” “The American people have entrusted President Trump with a mission to ensure border security, position America as an energy leader, and fight for the forgotten men and women of this country.”
He continued: “We need fighters for ‘America First’, those who not only talk the talk but are willing to step up and truly fight for it, fighting for the hopes and dreams of the American people.” “I am ready to roll up my sleeves and be the guardian of President Trump in the Senate.”
Vice President-elect JD Vance praised Schmitt as “one of the best people,” writing: “As we work to prevent the weaponization of government against the American people, he (Schmitt) will provide tremendous help to the President.” Last month, during a town hall event in Pennsylvania, Vance stated that the Attorney General is the “second most important job” after the President.
Vance pledged: “Once we take office, we will fire those responsible for corruption in the Department of Justice.”
At the age of 49, Schmitt is considered one of the top candidates for Attorney General, alongside Senator Mike Lee and former Trump administration official Jeffrey Clark.