Matt Gaetz: Trump Reveals Bold New Picks for Top Administration Roles
There are still questions tonight. President-elect Donald Trump announces a flurry of new picks to fill out his incoming administration some are being seen as surprising and controversial, that includes his choice attorney general Attorney General loyalist Matt gaetz loyalist Matt Gaetz, both Trump and Gates have been investigated by the ry department. A lawmaker asked to lead.
Gates' nomination h shocked lawmakers, , including Republican Republican Senators Whose votes need to be confirmed as attorney general. Ktla john fenoglioi shared with developments shar mike the president elect's appointments came as she made his first trip to the nation's capital following historic win.But Mr. Trump made it clear today.
The number one qualification to be in his new administration is loyalty. President Elect Trump taps one of his fiercest supporters, Florida Republican representative Matt Matt Gaetz, for Attorney General. mister trump Going Gates is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, saying he willinth partisan weaponization of the justice system. The left will have a hard time.
he is fearless and a great pick. But not all republicans agree believe that president is obably we're warning him for be sucha little loyal soldier to the president that mister gates will never get confirmed by the senate whatsoever he's never been a team player.
He's ever helped out this conference and democrats are sounding the alarm in is feels like regular movement for democracy gates who ha been highly critical of the justice department abruptly resigning from congress hours after mister trump's announcement.
The Florida congressman has been under investigation by the House ethics committee over allegations of trafficking illicit drug use and accepting Bribeshis resignation, quickly ending the house probe. The gaetz was set to release a scathing report as early as Friday to the justice department, which Gates would oversee if it appeared by the Senate.
also investigated gates for allegations of trafficking. But last year decided not to bring charges. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Trump is also selecting former Democratic congresswoman turned Republican Senator Gabbard as his director of national intelligence.
Gabbard, who served as a lieutenant in the Army Reserves, has faced criticism for echoing Trump when she criticized the U.S. and Natofor's invasion of Ukraine, Trump also officially announced senator Senator Marco Rubirve as secretary of state.
This his pick for secretary of defense Fox News hostpete Hegseth is already facing blowback for saying should not serve in combat roles. Republicans are also selecting Senator Johnny to be the new majority leader who will lead the Senate confirmation of Mr. Trump's cabinet picks.
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