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Justice Dept. employees stunned at Trump's 'insane,' 'unbelievable' choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general

The president-elect selected Gaetz, who has repeatedly spread falsehoods about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and was previously investigated by the Justice Department, to run DOJ.

ABC News on MSN · 18h

'Audible gasp': Justice Dept. officials, Republicans react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz for AG

Gaetz has resigned from Congress effective immediately. His resignation will end the probe by the Ethics Committee, which does not investigate members after they have left Congress.

MSNBC · 18h

Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress ahead of House Ethics report vote

The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

Matt Gaetz Nomination Stuns Legal Experts

Newsweek on MSN · 20h

Matt Gaetz Nomination Stuns Legal Experts: 'Vomit in Your Mouth'

Legal experts have called Gaetz "unqualified" after President-elect Donald Trump appointed him as his nominee for attorney general.

USA Today on MSN · 12h

Jewish groups criticize Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz for history of antisemitic remarks

President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida firebrand who has been investigated by the Justice Department on allegations of sex trafficking and obstruction of justice, to lead the nation's top law enforcement agency as U.S. Attorney General on Wednesday.

The Washington Post on MSN · 13h

Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination

Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.

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Is Trump signaling retribution agenda with Gaetz, other picks for his administration?

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy called Donald Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general a "red alert moment for ...

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5 takeaways from Donald Trump's shock choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general

WASHINGTON − President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general signaled a like-minded approach ...

Mediaite19h

Trump Source Tells CNN Gaetz Picked Because He Will ‘Burn Justice Department Down From The Inside’

A Trump source told CNN that Trump picked Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to be attorney general because he will "burn the Department of ...

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Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation

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

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Pressure Increases for House to Release Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

Pressure is increasing on the House Ethics Committee to release the findings of their investigation into attorney general ...

RealClearPolitics16h

McCabe: Selection Of "Disruptor" Matt Gaetz Is Clear Signal Trump Intends To Follow Through With Threat To "Dismantle" FBI And DOJ

Matt Gaetz for Attorney General is an indication that he intends to follow through on threats to "dismantle" the FBI and ...

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Trump transition live coverage: Matt Gaetz investigation sparks clash in Congress

Kennedy Jr., to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has spread conspiracy theories about vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Trump on Wednesday said he chose ...

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What Marco Rubio's nomination as Trump's secretary of state means for China and Taiwan

The nomination of Rubio, a China hawk who's been sanctioned by Beijing, comes at a tense moment in the Indo-Pacific region.

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