**President-elect Trump Nominates Matt Gaetz for Attorney General**
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Republican US Representative Matt Gaetz as the new attorney general. This selection comes after a quick formation process to assemble his cabinet.
In a statement, President-elect Trump praised Gaetz’s qualifications, saying he will “end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.”
**Gaetz’s Response**
Gaetz responded to the nomination with enthusiasm. He stated that it would be an honor for him to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General.
**Senate Confirmation Needed**
However, Gaetz’s selection will need further confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate.
**Important Role of Attorney General**
According to Trump’s advisers, the attorney general is a critical member of the administration after Trump himself. This role is essential for executing mass deportations, pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, and pursuing retribution against those who have prosecuted him over the past four years.
**Gaetz Under Investigation**
A bipartisan committee on Capitol Hill has been investigating Gaetz over longstanding allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, and other potential ethical violations. This investigation was reignited in June after a previous criminal investigation into similar allegations was dropped.
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