Trump Nominating Gaetz for AG ‘Red Alert Moment for American Democracy’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Wednesday on CNN's “The Read” that President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general is “an “This is an emergency for our democracy.” “Right before this news broke, I was walking out of the Senate chamber and my jaw literally dropped to the floor of Republican […]
Fetterman bashes Gaetz nomination for attorney general
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) called President-elect Trump's choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his next attorney general a “god-level act of vandalism.” In an interview with reporters, Fetterman acknowledged that some of Trump's picks were good, but stopped short of putting Gaetz in that category. “It's like god-level vandalism just to cause a meltdown,” […]
Bolton calls for FBI investigations before Gaetz, Gabbard confirmations
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton announced Wednesday that President-elect Trump's nominees for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Attorney General, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (R-Hawaii) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), states) should not participate in the presidential election. He must not appear at his Senate confirmation hearing until he is investigated by the FBI. […]
Republicans baffled after Trump picks ‘reckless’ Gaetz for attorney general | Republicans
Donald Trump's decision to nominate far-right Republican Matt Gaetz as attorney general sent shockwaves across Washington, including the president-elect's own party. President Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Gates to be the top law enforcement official at the Justice Department. This position is responsible for directing the government's legal positions on important issues such […]
Democrats express concern over Gaetz pick
Democrats in both houses of Congress have expressed concern about President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be the next attorney general. President Trump announced Wednesday that Gates, a staunch ally in Congress, would be nominated to be the nation's top law enforcement official, praising the Florida native as a “deeply talented […]
Massie on if Senate Will Confirm Gaetz as AG: ‘Recess Appointments’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was asked if he thought Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would be confirmed by the Senate, citing “recess appointments.” on video Posted Massey was asked by CNN's Haley Talbot on X if he thought Gaetz would be confirmed by the U.S. Senate as attorney general. “Do you think he'll be confirmed by […]
Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress over Trump nod to be attorney general, Johnson says
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced. Johnson said Gaetz submitted his resignation to House Republican leadership on the same day that President-elect Donald Trump nominated him for attorney general. “I think out of respect for all of us, he tendered his resignation, effective immediately,” […]
Coons calls Gaetz nomination 'deadly serious challenge' to Senate
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) said Wednesday that President-elect Trump's choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be attorney general is due to the Senate's constitutional role of advising and consenting to the president. “This poses an extremely significant challenge,'' he said. candidate. In an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN's “The Lead,” Coons said he […]
Dem Sen Claims Gaetz Will Make DOJ ‘Arm Of The White House’ Designed To ‘Prosecute Trump’s Political Enemies’
Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy said Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general suggests he plans to use the Justice Department to target political opponents. He said that President Trump announces Gaetz selection on Truth Social postcalling him a “deeply talented and tenacious lawyer trained at William […]
Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection
President-elect Trump's decision to select Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) as attorney general has left Senate Republicans in complete discontent over one of the most high-profile and polarizing Cabinet picks. , immediately putting Republicans on the defensive. Two leading centrist senators, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), expressed shock and surprise, with the […]