Trump taps controversial ally Matt Gaetz as attorney general

Donald Trump appointed divisive Floridian congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general on Wednesday, adding to his cabinet a fierce defender of false claims of widespread fraud during the 2020 election, who could weaponize the Justice Department to persecute Trump's political opponents. 

Nov 13, 2024 - 19:00
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Trump taps controversial ally Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Donald Trump appointed divisive Floridian congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general on Wednesday, adding to his cabinet a fierce defender of false claims of widespread fraud during the 2020 election, who could weaponize the Justice Department to persecute Trump's political opponents.