Trump taps Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Matt Gaetz abruptly resigns following Trump’s 'shocking' pick for attorney general

In a surprising move, Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress following President Trump’s pick of the Florida representative for attorney general. Gaetz’s resignation has stirred reactions across the political spectrum, with both Republicans and Democrats calling the choice “stunning” and “disturbing.” Katty Kay weighs in.

Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as U.S. attorney general. Gaetz has submitted his resignation from Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed at a news conference Wednesday evening. The resignation will not take effect until it is announced on the House floor. Trump, in his Truth Social post announcing Gaetz's selection, wrote that the 42-year-old lawmaker "has distinguis…

Donald Trump picks controversial MAGA loyalist Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general

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 girl. He denies the accusations.

Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, who was the subject of a federal sex trafficking investigation that ended without charges, has regularly attacked the DOJ and the FBI. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY.

Trump Appoints Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General for Second Administration

from Your News: President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department, promising sweeping reforms to restore trust. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 13 that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as the next U.S. Attorney General. Gaetz, a prominent ally of Trump and vocal advocate […]

Jimmy Kimmel on Matt Gaetz’s Attorney General Nomination: In Trump Administration, ‘Being Investigated for Sex Trafficking Underage Girls’ Can Be Listed Under ‘Special Skills’

Jimmy Kimmel blasted Donald Trump’s cabinet picks during his monologue on Wednesday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” saying “the clown car is filling up fast.” “We thought it would be crazy — it is so much crazier than anyone ever imagined,” Kimmel said, pointing specifically to Matt Gaetz, the U.S. representative from Florida who […]