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5 Things to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Pick for US Attorney General

The former Florida congressman could face an uphill battle for confirmation in the Senate.
5 Things to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Pick for US Attorney General
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Leon Neal/Getty Images
Samantha Flom
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President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his nominee for U.S. attorney general.

Announcing the appointment on Nov. 13, Trump praised the congressman as a “deeply gifted and tenacious attorney” with a desire to reform the U.S. Department of Justice.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].