Trump Taps Matt Gaetz for Attorney General in Controversial DOJ Overhaul
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, signaling a bold shift for the Department of Justice. Known for his loyalty to Trump and fiery rhetoric, Gaetz would be responsible for pushing Trump’s agenda and could oversee the end of the former president's pending federal cases. The pick is already causing a stir, with some Republicans voicing concerns about the direction of Trump’s DOJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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