Trump Nominates Matt Gaetz for Attorney General Amid Resignation and Ethics Investigation

Nov 14, 2024, 01:52 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as the next U.S. attorney general. This decision has sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and the Republican Party. Gaetz, a loyal supporter of Trump and a proponent of cannabis legalization, resigned from Congress on Wednesday prior to the announcement. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that Gaetz issued his resignation letter. His nomination raises questions about confirmation, especially given his recent investigation by the House Ethics Committee.