Matt Gaetz

2024 - 11 - 14

Hold On To Your Seats: Florida’s Matt Gaetz is Trump’s Shocking Pick for Attorney General!

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Trump's decision to nominate Matt Gaetz for Attorney General has left Washington buzzing with surprises and a sprinkle of chaos! What could this mean for America? 🤔🇺🇸

In a political twist that sounds straight out of a reality TV show, former President Donald Trump has officially nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to be the next Attorney General of the United States. This shocking move, announced on Trump’s Truth Social platform, has sent shockwaves through Washington. Gaetz, known for his staunch loyalty to Trump and controversial political stances, is set to bring a distinctly polarizing flavor to a key governmental role, hinting at a conducive environment for loyalists as Trump embarks on his second term.

The announcement came hand-in-hand with Gaetz's abrupt resignation from Congress, raising eyebrows and leaving fellow Republicans scratching their heads in confusion. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed that Gaetz’s resignation was a surprise, emphasizing the post-Truth Social announcement whirlwind that has everyone questioning the stability of Republican leadership. It’s almost as if Gaetz had a ‘hold my drink’ moment at the Capitol while throwing caution to the wind!

On the flip side, while Gaetz is reveling in the prospect of his new role, he may face a tumultuous confirmation process. Critics, including many Democrats, are gearing up to challenge his suitability for this prominent role, particularly in light of ongoing ethical controversies surrounding him, including allegations of child sex trafficking. His nomination seems to be a symbolic gesture, akin to waving a red flag at a bull, signaling that loyalty and allegiance are the new currencies in Trump's political arena.

So, what can we expect from Matt Gaetz as Attorney General? Only time will tell, but if his past actions in Congress are any indication, we could be in for a wild ride. His outspoken nature and willingness to confront dissenters could make the Attorney General's office either a circus or a golden opportunity for legislative changes — or perhaps a chaotic blend of both. With Democrats and a handful of skeptical Republicans eyeing his credentials closely, Gaetz’s confirmation hearing could be the political theater of the year!

Interestingly, this is not the first time a controversial figure has been nominated for such a high office. Historically, several nominations have led to heated debates and prolonged confirmations, reflecting the complexities of American politics. Meanwhile, on the lighter side, remember that Gaetz is no stranger to the spotlight; his campaign trail moments have often caught media attention, sometimes for the oddest reasons — like when he wore a dinosaur costume while advocating for a cause. Who knew dinosaurs could dance into the political ring?

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Trump to nominate Florida's Matt Gaetz to be attorney general (NPR)

In a post on Truth Social announcing the nomination of Gaetz, Trump said: "Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization ...

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Matt Gaetz: Trump's choice for attorney general shocks Washington (BBC News)

Picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general is a signal to Democrats and Republicans that Trump's second administration will be staffed by loyalists.

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Matt Gaetz Abruptly Resigns From Congress After Trump Picks Him ... (Forbes)

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Gaetz's resignation was “effective immediately” and caught fellow Republicans “by surprise a little bit.”

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Trump picks loyalist Matt Gaetz of Florida as US attorney general (Aljazeera.com)

Florida legislator says it will be 'honour' to serve as top prosecutor but could face a difficult confirmation process.

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Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general (CBS News)

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.

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What to Know About Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for ... (TIME)

After his selection by Trump, Gaetz resigned from Congress, ending an ongoing ethics probe into allegations against him of child sex trafficking.

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Who is Matt Gaetz, the Trump loyalist picked for attorney general? (The Guardian)

Hard-right congressman led successful charge to oust fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.

Matt Gaetz Would Wreak Havoc as Attorney General; Is Not a ... (Food and Water Watch)

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz for the position of Attorney General.

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House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of ... (The New York Times)

The committee has been investigating allegations that Mr. Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump's pick for attorney general, engaged in sexual misconduct ...

Matt Gaetz is 'Uniquely Awful' Pick for Attorney General - Public Citizen (Public Citizen)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump today announced that he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as U.S. attorney general. Robert Weissman, co-president of ...

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Picking Matt Gaetz (The New York Times)

Donald Trump has criticized the Justice Department for investigating him, vowed to fire career officials who resist his agenda and pledged to use the ...

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Matt Gaetz: the radical Trump loyalist handed US law enforcement (Financial Times)

Congressman threatened to abolish the justice department he has been nominated to lead.

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Who is Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for US attorney general? (Aljazeera.com)

United States President-elect Donald Trump's Wednesday nomination of Republican lawmaker Matt Gaetz for attorney general has generated a stir on both sides ...

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House Ethics Committee planned to vote Friday on whether to ... (CBS News)

President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.

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Gaetz Resigns From House Before Ethics Report Can Be Released (Forbes)

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Gaetz's resignation was “effective immediately” and caught fellow Republicans “by surprise a little bit.”

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Matt Gaetz was once under investigation for sex trafficking. Now he ... (PBS NewsHour)

The federal sex trafficking investigation that began under Attorney General Bill Barr during Donald Trump's first term focused on allegations that Gaetz and ...

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Calls grow for release of ethics report into Matt Gaetz sexual ... (The Guardian)

Dick Durbin, the Democratic chair of the Senate judiciary committee, has called on the House ethics committee to share its report into Matt Gaetz, Donald ...

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5 things to know about Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general (PBS NewsHour)

U.S. Representative Gaetz campaigns for Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Manche. By —. Meg Kinnard, Associated Press ...

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Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation (USA TODAY)

Democrats called for the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" findings from its investigation into Trump's AG nominee Rep. Matt Gaetz.

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Senate Republicans concerned with Gaetz nomination ask to ... (NPR)

Senators are calling for access to a House Ethics Committee probe into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., following his nomination to be the next Attorney ...

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Kevin McCarthy predicts Senate won't confirm Matt Gaetz as ... (The Guardian)

Ex-House speaker's remarks come amid calls for release of ethics report into sexual misconduct claims against Gaetz.

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What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for ... (PBS NewsHour)

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from ...

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Matt Gaetz would oversee US prisons as AG. He thinks El Salvador's ... (CNN)

The prison is a concrete manifestation of the hardline rule of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who is often berated by human rights groups for flouting ...

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Urge the Senate to REJECT Matt Gaetz for AG (Common Cause)

President-elect Trump just announced on social media he is nominating election denier and far-right ideologue Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. If you're ...

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The Investigations Into Matt Gaetz: What to Know (The New York Times)

Federal prosecutors scrutinized claims that Donald Trump's choice for attorney general had sex with an underage girl, but did not charge him.

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Who is Matt Gaetz? Trump's pick for attorney general has ... (Miami Herald)

President-elect Donald Trump's decision on Wednesday to tap now-former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general raised eyebrows across the ...

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Sex trafficking allegations follow Matt Gaetz after attorney general ... (USA TODAY)

Matt Gaetz, recently selected for attorney general, has been embroiled with controversy concerning the alleged sexual trafficking of a 17-year-old girl.

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Jewish groups criticize Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz for history of ... (USA TODAY)

Jewish groups criticize Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz for history of antisemitic remarks · Gaetz invokes antisemitic claim · Gaetz invites Holocaust denier to State ...

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