First appearance on Fox: Republican Senator-elect Bernie Moreno released a statement defending Donald Trump's cabinet appointments, including attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz, and argued that the president-elect has a “mission” from the American people. did.
“The American people gave President Trump a mandate, and it is important that Senate Republicans swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee,” Moreno told Fox News Digital. “The Republican majority must come together to deliver a strong Cabinet so we can implement America First policies as quickly as possible.”
Moreno also issued a statement defending Gaetz, becoming the first new Republican senator to do so.
“Under the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of Justice has been weaponized against President Trump and other Republicans,” Moreno said. “Matt Gaetz is exactly the type of leader who will root out corruption and return the Department of Justice to the rule of law.”
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Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno released a statement defending President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments. (Getty Images)
President Trump nominated Gates to be attorney general last Wednesday, a move that came as a surprise to conservatives and liberals alike. The Democratic Party specifically criticizes this choice for the following reasons: House Ethics Committee Investigation Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. Gaetz has long denied wrongdoing, and the Trump transition team said it was confident the Senate would confirm him.
“I know Matt personally. He's a great guy. He's an honest guy. He's also a great litigator. He served on the House Judiciary Committee for eight years. These hearings “Anyone who has seen him at the convention knows that he is an incredibly impressive person,” said Caroline, the transition team's press secretary and President Trump's recently announced nominee for press secretary. Leavitt said on Fox News last week.
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Bernie Moreno and former President Trump in Vandalia, Ohio. (Getty Images)
Many Democrats and media experts have criticized Trump's appointment, including Gaetz, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Department of Health Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard. He has been harshly critical of many of the
“President Trump made an excellent choice in Tulsi Gabbard, a fierce voice who has bravely spoken out against corruption,” Moreno said. “Ms. Tulsi's military experience and commitment to the Constitution make her an excellent choice to serve as Director of National Intelligence.”
Moreno also told FOX News Digital that Kennedy was the right choice for the Department of Health and Human Services.
“The American public has been misled for years by 'experts' beholden to Big Pharma, but RFK Jr. will put the health interests of the American people first. HHS is in desperate need of new leadership.” “We need someone to do the job, and I'm confident that President Trump has nominated the right person to do the job.” ”
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Gaetz is speaking by phone with Republican senators ahead of his confirmation hearing next year. (Reuters)
Moreno, who defeated longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown earlier this month, touted Hegseth's record and ability to withstand Pentagon bureaucracy.
“Pete Hegseth is a decorated war hero who dedicated 20 years of his life to defending our country,” Moreno said. “Pete is exactly the type of leader the Pentagon needs to shrink bureaucracy, eliminate woke ideology from the military, and end endless wars.”
Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report
