Matt Gaetz

2024 - 11 - 14

From Congressman to Attorney General: Matt Gaetz Takes the Crazy Train!

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Trump's wild selection of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General leaves D.C. reeling! What does this mean for politics?

In a move that’s sent shockwaves through Washington, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as his nominee for Attorney General. This announcement came via his Truth Social platform, where he emphasized the urgent need to address the ‘weaponization’ of government for partisan purposes. Known for his fiery demeanor and unyielding loyalty to Trump, Gaetz’s selection is a clear message to both sides of the aisle that the next administration plans to surround itself with loyalists prepared to push the envelope.

This news does not come without its controversies. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that Gaetz’s resignation from Congress was effective immediately, a surprisingly swift move that left some Republicans scratching their heads. Gaetz, a figure who has garnered considerable attention for his hard-right positions and vocal opposition to fellow Republicans like the former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is set to face a challenging confirmation process ahead. As the political winds shift, many wonder whether his past will come back to haunt him or if his unwavering Trump loyalty will serve as an asset in his new role.

Critics have weighed in on Gaetz’s appointment, predicting that he could wreak havoc as the nation’s top prosecutor. Analysts worry that his combative style, often characterized by heckling and controversial statements, may lead to escalated tensions between the Justice Department and Congress. Supporters, on the other hand, argue that his fearless approach may bring much-needed change and transparency to a beleaguered institution.

As the dust settles, one can’t help but think about the implications of a Matt Gaetz-led Justice Department. From his strong ties with Trump to his abrupt congressional resignation, this move seems to signal that the Trump administration is willing to shake things up and challenge the traditional ways of Washington. It’ll certainly be an interesting ride!

Fun fact: Before entering politics, Gaetz practiced law and even worked in a family-owned auto dealership! Who knew that the path from car sales to Congress was just a pit stop on the way to being considered the nation’s top law enforcer? And did you know? Gaetz is known not just for his political career but also for his infamous appearances on various talk shows, often leaving audiences aghast with his bold statements!

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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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Trump taps firebrand congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general (Daily Maverick)

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named incendiary Republican US Representative Matt Gaetz to be his nominee for ...

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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.”

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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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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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.

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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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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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Trump says he will nominate loyalist Matt Gaetz to be attorney general (PBS NewsHour)

President-elect Trump nominated one of his most prominent loyalists in Congress to lead the Department of Justice. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is the former ...

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Matt Gaetz: Donald Trump attorney general choice send strong ... (BBC News)

Of all di picks wey di president-elect don make for im administration so far, dis one na easily di most controversial one.

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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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Donald Trump picks controversial MAGA loyalist Matt Gaetz to be his ... (Sky News)

Matt Gaetz has been under investigation by an ethics committee over allegations he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old ...

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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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Matt Gaetz's Friend Demands Court Destroy Records About Sex Party (Rolling Stone)

A “close friend” of Trump's pick for attorney general wants a federal court to destroy witness statements about a 2017 sex party.

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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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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 ...

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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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Where Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz stands on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights ... (Arizona Mirror)

Gaetz would lead the Department of Justice, which last year declined to bring charges against him in a sex trafficking investigation.

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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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