A Controversial MAGA Choice: Trump Taps Matt Gaetz As Attorney General
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President-elect Donald Trump has made waves with his latest pick for attorney general: Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Gaetz, one of Trump’s most vocal allies in Congress, is a choice already stirring criticism and debate. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin didn’t hold back, calling Gaetz “a disaster,” while others questioned his credibility and experience. Gaetz’s past is now back in the spotlight. He resigned from Congress yesterday, just ahead of the release of an internal House Ethics Committee report reportedly detailing allegations of sex trafficking, sexual misconduct, and drug use. Notably, a previous Justice Department investigation into similar charges was closed without any indictments. Trump defended his pick, praising Gaetz as a “gifted and tenacious attorney” and claiming he’ll bring reform to the Department of Justice. However, with Gaetz’s background and ongoing controversies, his confirmation is shaping up to be a fierce battle on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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