Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has been announced as Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. This move shows Trump’s unwavering commitment to his promise to “drain the Swamp” and bring real change to Washington.
Gaetz has been one of Trump’s most loyal defenders in Congress, tirelessly campaigning across the country for the president. His nomination is a bold statement that Trump is serious about reforming the Justice Department and fighting against entrenched bureaucratic corruption.
What does Vice President-elect JD Vance think about Gaetz? He posted to X, “The main issue with Matt Gaetz is that he used his office to prosecute his political opponents and authorized federal agents to harass parents who were peacefully protesting at school board meetings.”
He added, “Oh wait, that’s actually Merrick Garland, the current attorney general.”
OPE!! Y’all thought there was trouble in paradise?? Nah. Vance is just calling out some of the bull crap!
The main issue with Matt Gaetz is that he used his office to prosecute his political opponents and authorized federal agents to harass parents who were peacefully protesting at school board meetings.
Oh wait, that's actually Merrick Garland, the current attorney general.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) November 14, 2024
“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice.”
Trump continued,
Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System. Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department. On the House Judiciary Committee, which performs oversight of DOJ, Matt played a key role in defeating the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, and exposing alarming and systemic Government Corruption and Weaponization.
“He is a Champion for the Constitution and the Rule of Law,” Trump added.
Gaetz replied, “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!”
It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General! pic.twitter.com/dg0iQ0bA6Y
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 13, 2024
Gaetz has built a reputation in Congress with his relentless questioning of Biden administration officials while serving on the House Judiciary Committee.
Gaetz may face a challenging confirmation process, but Trump is likely to exert significant pressure on any hesitant Senators to ensure Gaetz’s confirmation.
“I’m all about counting votes, and I would think that he’s probably got some work cut out for him,” Sen. Thom Tills said, according to Politico, adding “We’re not going to get a single Democrat.”
Tillis on Gaetz: “i'm all about counting votes, and i would think that he's probably got some work cutout for him … We're not going to get a single Democrat”
— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) November 13, 2024
As one of Congress’s most recognized conservative figures, Gaetz is expected to receive substantial grassroots support.
Trump continued praising Gaetz, emphasizing how he plans to utilize Gaetz in this crucial role.
“Matt will root out the systemic corruption at DOJ, and return the Department to its true mission of fighting Crime, and upholding our Democracy and Constitution,” Trump said in a subsequent post. “We must have Honest, Integrity, and Transparency at DOJ. Under Matt’s leadership, all Americans will be proud of the Department of Justice once again.”