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President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social his intent to nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as U.S. attorney general.
Trump wrote that Gaetz “has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice.”
Gaetz replied on X, “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!”
If confirmed by the Senate, Gaetz will replace Attorney General Merrick Garland, under whose leadership the DOJ investigated Gaetz for sex trafficking but ultimately did not press charges. Gaetz is also still under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
The 42-year-old lawmaker, who has carved out a reputation as a proud and vocal Trump loyalist, has aggressively criticized the DOJ prosecution of Trump by special counsel Jack Smith.
It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General! pic.twitter.com/dg0iQ0bA6Y
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 13, 2024
🚨BREAKING: President Trump Just announced Rep. Matt Gaetz @mattgaetz nominated to be the Attorney General of the United States.
Trump’s AG – Matt Gaetz! Congratulations Matt! pic.twitter.com/TzZUfEaa4P
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) November 13, 2024
DML tweeted and responded to the announcement of Gaetz scoring the position recommendation:
Matt Gaetz would be my pick for AG if I thought RINOs and lawfare lefties were stage 4 cancers. This is going to be more fun to watch than Yellowstone and House of Cards. Can’t wait for the new season to air.
— Dennis Michael Lynch (@TrustDML) November 13, 2024
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