Trump Names Attorney Will Scharf As Assistant To The President, White House Staff Secretary
Will Schaaf, attorney for Republican presidential candidate President-elect Donald Trump, speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, September 6, 2024. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie3:56 PM – Saturday, November 16, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump has announced that William Owen Scharf, a member of his legal […]
Klobuchar: Gaetz is an ‘absurd’ choice for attorney general
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said on CNN on Friday that it would be “irrational” for President-elect Trump to choose former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be his attorney general. “This is an absurd choice given that he was ostensibly under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and resigned just before the report was released on […]
NY Attorney General Letitia James vows to resist any efforts by Trump for “retribution” against her
BAD APPLE: New York Attorney General Letitia James vowed to resist any efforts by President-elect Trump to use his office for … source
Trump taps ex-SEC chair to serve as US attorney for Southern District of New York
President-elect Trump announced Thursday that former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton will become U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. This role is considered by legal experts to be one of the most powerful positions in the Department of Justice. President Trump: “Jay is a highly respected business leader, lawyer […]
Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Blanche Named Deputy Attorney General Under Trump Admin
Todd Blanche, attorney for former President Donald Trump, sits in a Manhattan criminal courtroom in New York City. (Photo by Gina Moonpool/Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:14 PM – Thursday, November 14, 2024 Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor who has served as Donald Trump's legal representative in numerous cases, will become the new deputy […]
Trump names his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his own criminal defense attorney, Todd Branch, as deputy attorney general. “I am pleased to announce that Todd Blanche will serve as Deputy Attorney General in my administration. Todd is an outstanding lawyer and an important member of the Department of Justice who will fix a justice system that has […]
‘He’s Over His Head’: CNN’s Elie Honig Says Matt Gaetz Is ‘Woefully Unqualified’ To Be Attorney General
CNN senior legal analyst Ellie Honig argued Thursday that Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is “completely unqualified” to serve as attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. President Trump announced in a statement Wednesday in Truth Social magazine that he has nominated Gaetz to be his next attorney general. During a panel discussion about […]
Trump attorney Alina Habba not considering press secretary role
Alina Habba, a lawyer and senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, said she is not considering a press secretary role despite “support and speculation.” Haba addressed rumors on social media platform X early Thursday, adding: “This administration is going to be epic!” “I love shouting at the podium, but I plan to be more active […]
Matt Gaetz faces GOP Senate opposition after Trump selection for attorney general
President-elect Trump's latest pick for his administration faced immediate opposition from some within the Senate Republican Party, with his nominee for attorney general, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), not being confirmed. There is a view that “He will never be confirmed,” a Republican senator who was granted anonymity to speak freely told Fox News Digital. One […]
Matt Gaetz Resigns from Congress After Trump Nominates Him as Attorney General
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from his position in Congress after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as attorney general in his administration. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Confirmed He said Gaetz's resignation is “effective immediately” and a special election will be held in his congressional district. […]