What Ohio’s former prosecutors say about a villain like Matt Gaetz becoming Attorney General: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Local former federal prosecutors, including some appointed by Republicans, were openly stunned this week by President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise inclined to follow Trump’s wishes.
Matt Gaetz Resigns From Congress After Trump Picks Him for Attorney General
The Florida Republican’s departure effectively ends the House Ethics Committee’s investigation of allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.
Matt Gaetz's Three Priorities as Attorney General
Donald Trump said the Florida representative was a "deeply gifted and tenacious attorney" who would "end Weaponized Government."
Opinion
Column: In Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump has chosen the anti-attorney general
The Florida congressman lacks the character, record or ability to lead the Justice Department, confirming the president-elect's intent to dismantle the rule of law.
Opinion
Senators, please (PLEASE) say hell, no to Gaetz as Trump's attorney general | Opinion
If there's a bright spot in Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, it's that Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the U.S. House.
Who is Matt Gaetz? Trump’s pick for attorney general has controversial record in DC
Gaetz, a four-term congressman from Florida’s Panhandle, has little experience as a practicing attorney and has carved out a reputation for himself in both Tallahassee and Washington as a right-wing provocateur who’s highly critical of federal agencies and deeply loyal to Trump.
Opinion
Matt Gaetz Hatched Last-Minute Plan To Become Trump’s Attorney General
As attorney general, Gaetz will be fully empowered to carry out Trump’s—and his own—incindiary mandate, litigating culture wars and carrying out personal vendettas. Republican Senator Thom Tillis put it aptly: “I’m sure it’ll make for a popcorn-eating confirmation.”
Trump Nominates Matt Gaetz for Attorney General in Shock Pick
Matt Gaetz is among Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks and will face a steep uphill confirmation battle in the Senate.
Matt Gaetz's controversial nomination for attorney general
Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is president-elect Trump's controversial pick for attorney general. Here's why – and why Trump picked him anyways.
Who is Matt Gaetz? Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general
Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general stirs controversy over past allegations of child sex trafficking and illicit drug use.
Justice Dept. employees stunned at Trump's 'insane,' 'unbelievable' choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
The president-elect selected Gaetz, who has repeatedly spread falsehoods about the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and was previously ...
Matt Gaetz's resignation comes days before vote to release ethics investigation report
Matt Gaetz's immediate resignation from Congress on Wednesday came just days before a House Ethics Committee was set to vote ...