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Trump taps Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general

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President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as U.S. attorney general.

Trump wrote on Truth Social that Gaetz β€œhas distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice.”

Gaetz replied on X, β€œIt will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!”

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