Trump picks loyalist Matt Gaetz of Florida as US attorney general
Briefly

President-elect Donald Trump named Congressman Matt Gaetz as his attorney general, emphasizing Gaetz's legal background and role on the House Judiciary Committee.
Trump expressed that Gaetz's nomination will focus on dismantling a weaponized Justice Department and restoring faith in the system, responding to alleged bias against him.
Gaetz celebrated his nomination on social media, calling it an honor and reinforcing Trump's claims of a weaponized government, indicating he would push for abolishing federal agencies.
Despite the Republican control of the Senate, Gaetz faces challenges in confirmation, as some party members perceive him as a divisive figure within the party.
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