“There is much unfinished business, including confirmation of President Trump’s nominees for judicial and executive branch positions, and I look forward to getting to work on behalf of my fellow Arizonans.”
Furthermore, Kyl said he will not run in the 2020 special election for the Senate seat or any other office in the future.
Kyl served for 18 years in the Senate, where he established a reputation as one of the most conservative lawmakers. He retired in 2012.
Cindy McCain, the wife of the late senator, said Kyl’s appointment is a “tribute” to her husband.
She tweeted, “Jon Kyl is a dear friend of mine and John’s. It’s a great tribute to John that he is prepared to go back into public service to help the state of Arizona.”
