SUMMARY
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intent to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the next U.S. Attorney General. Gaetz, an outspoken ally of Trump, has been one of the most vocal proponents of reforming the Department of Justice, often criticizing its handling of investigations and what he claims is an ongoing political bias against conservatives. Trump shared the news on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that Gaetz has shown “a relentless commitment to achieving desperately needed reform at the DOJ.” Gaetz, known for his hardline stance on issues of justice and law enforcement oversight, responded on X, saying, “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!” His appointment signals Trump’s focus on reshaping the DOJ to align with his administration’s “America First” platform, which emphasizes restoring public trust in federal institutions and investigating what he describes as partisan abuses of power.
