In Matt Gaetz, Trump finds a lawless lawman
Donald Trump has dominated Washington for nearly a decade. You’d think the Very Serious People who explain our politics to us would have figured him out by now. But given the reaction to Trump’s recent cabinet nominations, members of the pundit corps apparently still find it convenient to gaze at th...
Trump pick for attorney general has Washington reeling
WASHINGTON: Among Donald Trump's totally unexpected cabinet choices, none has been greeted with more shock and bafflement -- from Republicans as well ...
Lawmakers Demand Ethics Report on Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General Pick
Republicans and Democrats alike insisted that the findings of the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating the Florida Republican for years over sexual misconduct and other charges, be made public.
'Trump opens Gaetz of hell' with attorney general pick
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 14: There's shock and rebuke in both the left-wing and conservative media after Donald Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. The Florida Republican has…
Trump taps controversial ally Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General
Donald Trump appointed divisive Florida 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.
Trump Picks Todd Blanche, His Defense Lawyer, to Be Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Blanche, a former supervising federal prosecutor in Manhattan, oversaw the president-elect’s legal defense against multiple indictments.
How Trump Picked Gaetz for Attorney General on a 2-Hour Plane Ride
President-elect Donald J. Trump appeared to have gained some clarity on what he wanted in an attorney general while he was in Washington, the city he left in 2020 after weeks of his election lies.
Trump picks Todd Blanche, his hush money case lawyer, as deputy attorney general
A former federal prosecutor, Todd Blanche led the legal team that defended Donald Trump at his hush money criminal trial.
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. Gaetz is unpopular with many fellow House Republicans for his push to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a long…
Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, an attorney who led the legal team that defended the Republican at his hush money criminal trial, to serve as the second-highest ranking Justice Department official.
Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus
GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he "absolutely" wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick.
Trump names his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump named his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general.
'There were witnesses': Attorney for minor urges release of Gaetz ethics report
An attorney representing a woman who claims Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17 is urging the House Ethics Committee to release its report on the former Florida Republican lawmaker who just became President Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General.Gaetz, who suddenly resigned Wednesday, i...
Woman told House committee Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17: report
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., was accused of having sex with a teenager in the House Ethics Committee's probe.
'God tier level trolling': Republicans shocked as Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General
Gaetz was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee in relation to alleged sex trafficking.
Trump's pick for US attorney-general faced sex-trafficking investigation by department he's now set to lead
Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for US attorney-general, faced an investigation into claims of sex trafficking that lasted several years.
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