1 week Ago By Christopher Bucktin
Donald Trump was last night at the centre of a fierce bipartisan backlash following his decision to pick controversial Congressman Matt Gaetz as his attorney general. As the president-elect continues to build his team ahead of his return to power in January, his appointments have led to fears he will take revenge on those he feels betrayed him. Senator Chris Murphy raised a “red alert” over the decision, warning that Gaetz is “dangerously unqualified” for the role.
EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump’s gestures reveal he’s 'hungry to leave looking like a winner' in awkward Biden meeting Donald Trump makes controversial return to White House with Elon Musk in tow as he meets with Biden The Democrat pointed out that the Florida politician is a MAGA devotee who aligns with Trump on controversial issues, notably his support for his now boss over the January 6 Capitol insurrection. “Gaetz has openly called for the abolition of law enforcement agencies if they don’t align with conservative priorities,” Murphy said. “This is a red alert moment for American democracy.
” Gaetz, who will become America’s highest law officer, resigned from Congress upon his nomination, which quickly sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill. Critics argue that Gaetz’s leadership of the Justice Department could turn it into a political weapon, targeting Trump’s opponents as he promised during his campaign. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
Murphy claimed Gaetz’s nomination serves “one reason only” — to turn the DOJ into an “arm of the White House designed to persecute and prosecute Trump’s political enemies.” Even some Republicans, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, expressed surprise and scepticism. “ “I don’t think it’s a serious nomination for attorney general.
We need to have a serious attorney general,” Murkowski said. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to consider somebody that is serious.”.
