Gov. Jeff Landry says he will not join Trump's cabinet: 'I will stay right here in Louisiana'

Landry was considered for a position as U.S. attorney general

Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday he will not be joining President Donald Trump's cabinet, despite being considered for the position of U.S. attorney general.

Landry says he is committed to serving the people of Louisiana

In a statement, Landry said he is "honored and humbled" to have been considered for the position, but that he has decided to stay in Louisiana and continue serving the people of the state.

"I am committed to serving the people of Louisiana, and I believe that I can best do that by continuing to serve as their governor," Landry said.

Landry's decision is a blow to Trump's cabinet

Landry's decision is a blow to Trump's cabinet, which has been plagued by turnover and controversy. Several high-profile officials have left the administration in recent months, including former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Landry is a Republican who has been governor of Louisiana since 2016. He is a close ally of Trump and has frequently defended the president's policies.

Landry's decision to stay in Louisiana is a sign that he is not interested in pursuing a career in national politics. He is likely to face re-election in 2019, and he will need to focus on his campaign if he wants to win a second term.

Conclusion

Gov. Jeff Landry's decision to stay in Louisiana is a reminder that not all politicians are interested in pursuing a career in national politics. Landry is a popular figure in Louisiana, and he is likely to face re-election in 2019. If he wants to win a second term, he will need to focus on his campaign and not on a potential position in Trump's cabinet.