Trump's Controversial Choice: Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as attorney general, a move that has surprised many due to Gaetz's controversial history, including a past DOJ investigation and ongoing House Ethics Committee probe. Gaetz, a staunch Trump ally, has been vocal about his desire to reform the Justice Department, which he accuses of being politically weaponized. His nomination will require Senate confirmation, setting the stage for a potentially contentious process.
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