Matt Gaetz

2024 - 11 - 14

From Capitol Hill to the AG Office: The Matt Gaetz Rollercoaster!

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Ready for a wild ride? Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General has everyone talking – and not just in Washington! Buckle up!

In a jaw-dropping announcement, former President Donald Trump has decided to shake things up by nominating Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as the next Attorney General of the United States. This bold move has left Washington in a buzz, stirring both excitement and skepticism. Known for his outspoken behavior and loyalty to Trump, Gaetz's nomination signals a return to the former president's controversial style and priorities, emphasizing the need to combat what Trump describes as the "Weaponization of Government". Whether the Democrats or even some Republicans are ready for what this could mean is anyone's guess!

The immediate aftermath of Trump’s announcement saw Gaetz abruptly resigning from Congress, creating a whirlwind of reactions from his peers. Many were caught flat-footed, with House Speaker Mike Johnson noting the resignation was effective immediately. The announcement has raised eyebrows around Capitol Hill – is this a strategic move to leapfrog into a powerful position, or a desperate escape from the scrutiny he’s been under due to ongoing investigations? Either way, Gaetz is plunging headfirst into one of the most contentious roles in the government.

As discussions swirl about his potential to serve as the nation’s top prosecutor, both supporters and skeptics are left questioning whether Gaetz’s approach would bring a breath of fresh air or more chaos to the Department of Justice. His agenda, according to insiders, might include cracking down on perceived political enemies while prioritizing loyalty over experience. Political experts suggest that while Gaetz is entrenched with Trump’s base, winning over the Senate for confirmation might be a whole different ball game.

Interestingly, not only does Gaetz find himself at a crossroads regarding confirmation, but he also faces an ongoing ethics prob that reportedly influenced his quick decision to resign. Many are left wondering what tactics Gaetz will employ to navigate the storm of criticism heading his way. Will his loyalist stance help him weather the Commons or doom him in the process? Whatever the outcome, one thing is for sure; the political landscape is in for a wild ride!

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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 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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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 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 ...

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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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.

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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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Trump taps controversial ally Matt Gaetz to lead US department of ... (FRANCE 24)

Donald Trump on Wednesday tapped divisive Florida congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general in his upcoming administration, adding to his cabinet a fierce ...

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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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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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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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Picking Matt Gaetz (The New York Times)

Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist to be his attorney general.

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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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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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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 Is the Best Possible Outcome for Attorney General (The Nation)

US Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, ...

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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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How Far Would Matt Gaetz Go? (The New Yorker)

From the November 14, 2024, edition of The New Yorker newsletter: Dexter Filkins on the potential next Attorney General. Plus: the right's new rallying cry, ...

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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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Matt Gaetz abruptly resigns following Trump's 'shocking' pick for ... (MSNBC)

In a surprising move, Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress following President Trump's pick of the Florida representative for attorney general.

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