Well, if you thought the left wasn’t happy about Pete Hegseth being nominated for secretary of Defense, just wait until you see their reaction to the latest Trump cabinet pick.
Trump announced moments ago that he has picked Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the next U.S. attorney general.
“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States,” Trump said in a statement received by PJ Media.
“Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice. Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.”
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“Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department,” Trump continued. “On the House Judiciary Committee, which performs oversight of DOJ, Matt played a key role in defeating the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, and exposing alarming and systemic Government Corruption and Weaponization. He is a Champion for the Constitution and the Rule of Law.”
Trump’s statement continued:
Matt will root out the systemic corruption at DOJ, and return the Department to its true mission of fighting Crime, and upholding our Democracy and Constitution. We must have Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency at DOJ. Under Matt’s leadership, all Americans will be proud of the Department of Justice once again.
Trump’s nominee for Attorney General of the United States. pic.twitter.com/F3VFvWyddP
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 13, 2024
Many are psyched over the pick.
The FBI and DOJ previously tried to frame Matt Gaetz with the help of a con artist who was trying to extort Gaetz’s family out of tens of millions of dollars. I can’t think of a more perfect choice to tear the most corrupt agency on earth down to the studs. Bravo, President… pic.twitter.com/e0iMCKYQLt
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) November 13, 2024
MATT GAETZ IS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL pic.twitter.com/CdBdXHqBJx
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) November 13, 2024
FLASHBACK: Matt Gaetz was one of the first to expose the targeted attacks on President Trump and his supporters.
HE WILL MAKE A GREAT AG! pic.twitter.com/SWOzqUH1lI
— The Trump Train 🚂🇺🇸 (@The_Trump_Train) November 13, 2024
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HOLY SMOKES
President Trump announces Matt Gaetz @mattgaetz as Attorney General.
Yo Deep State criminals: lawyer up.
This is 🔥🔥🔥
LFG – MAGA!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/M2RYxjRGJI
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) November 13, 2024
Sources tell Fox News that Gaetz isn’t likely to be confirmed, or at the very least will have a tough time getting confirmed. Others are expressing skepticism as well.
Safe to say that GOP senators are stunned – not in a good way – on Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) November 13, 2024
I cannot imagine why someone would vote to confirm Matt Gaetz for host at Red Lobster, never mind Attorney General of the United States.
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) November 13, 2024
