USA Trump plans Gaetz as future attorney general

Donald Trump has announced that controversial congressman Matt Gaetz will take over as Attorney General in his next administration. Gaetz is known for his extreme political views and his support for Trump.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced in a written statement that the radical congressman Matt Gaetz will be the Attorney General in his future administration. Trump emphasized that Gaetz will be instrumental in securing the borders, dismantling criminal networks and restoring Americans' trust in the Department of Justice.

Gaetz, who has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2017, played a central role in the removal of the then Republican chairman Kevin McCarthy. The 42-year-old lawyer is considered one of the Republicans' hardliners and comes from a politically active family in Florida, where his father also served in the Senate.

A hardliner with controversial views

Within the Republican faction, Gaetz is known as an ultra-radical and a loyal supporter of Trump. He represents arch-conservative positions, opposes abortion and same-sex marriage and is against support for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. After the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Gaetz blamed "Antifa" for the violence without evidence.

The importance of the Department of Justice in Trump's plans

In Trump's second term, the Department of Justice is seen as playing a central role, particularly because of the ongoing criminal proceedings against Trump himself. Two charges have been brought at federal level, initiated by a special investigator from the Department of Justice. If he does not resign or drop the cases, the new Attorney General, possibly Gaetz, could initiate this. Trump has also hinted at taking legal action against political opponents, which could also fall within Gaetz's remit.

Normally, ministerial appointments must be confirmed by the Senate. However, Trump has suggested using an exemption to get around this.

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