President-elect Donald Trump made a surprising announcement on Wednesday, selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz as his choice for attorney general.
Gaetz, who currently represents Florida's 1st Congressional District, serves on the House Judiciary Committee. The Trump loyalist has been critical of the Justice Department for bringing federal charges against the former president.
"Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System," Trump said in a statement on Truth Social. "Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department."
Prior to pursuing a career in politics, Gaetz graduated from William & Mary Law School.
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