Congressman decried as ‘person of moral turpitude’ amid questions over whether Senate will confirm nominationDonald Trump’s decision to nominate the far-right Republican congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general has sent shockwaves through Washington, including the president-elect’s own party.Trump on Wednesday announced Gaetz as his pick to be the nation’s chief law enforcement officer in the justice department, a role that directs the government’s legal positions on critical issues, including abortion, civil rights, and first amendment cases. Continue reading…
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Author : Coral Murphy Marcos
Publish date : 2024-11-14 02:01:15
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Republicans baffled after Trump picks ‘reckless’ Gaetz for attorney general
