Matt Gaetz is Trump’s pick for attorney general

[+OverSword]

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President-elect Trump announced Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will serve as his attorney general, tapping a loyal congressional ally who himself was the subject of a Justice Department investigation.

“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice,” Trump wrote on his social media site.

“Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System. Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.” 

 

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4989060-matt-gaetz-trump-attorney-general/

[+and-then]

30 minutes ago, Raptor Witness said:

The judiciary isn’t afraid to simply walk away from crazy, leaving no one to do the job. 

The "judiciary" would do well not to overtly politicize its standing before the nation.  Having judges begin going on "strike" bcause of their political leanings, would cause far more damage to our system than any single political appointee could ever do. Being Butthurt is not sufficient reason to intentionally harm the structures we all depend on.

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[joseraul]

Ew... 

Dude even looks like a villain. 

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[Raptor Witness]

1 hour ago, and-then said:

The "judiciary" would do well not to overtly politicize its standing before the nation.  Having judges begin going on "strike" bcause of their political leanings, would cause far more damage to our system than any single political appointee could ever do. Being Butthurt is not sufficient reason to intentionally harm the structures we all depend on.

There’s a reason why all DJT’s election fraud cases were all summarily dismissed, including by those judges he selected. The judiciary held fast.

The only way we might see weakness, would be after a partial nuclear exchange and subsequent ecological collapse, and-or The Rapture of all the good souls on Earth.

Be careful what you wish for, because the average life expectancy of an Israeli adult is around 80 years.

We’re not suppose to have nuclear weapons. They’re simply a clock.

[+Razman]

2 hours ago, Raptor Witness said:

There’s a reason why all DJT’s election fraud cases were all summarily dismissed, including by those judges he selected. The judiciary held fast.

From what i understand , they had a lot of evidence even in the classified docs case , and it was dismissed for something that had nothing to do with the evidence. Pretty much a loophole.

[Raptor Witness]

4 minutes ago, and-then said:

It's only just beginning.

No, this is an obvious error, even to seasoned Republicans… who know they have to govern, not play with government. 

 

[Saru]

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[Raptor Witness]

This pick is on the rocks, already …

[preacherman76]

5 hours ago, Raptor Witness said:

No, this is an obvious error, even to seasoned Republicans… who know they have to govern, not play with government. 

 

Seasoned republicans are the problem. The louder msm and the establishment cry over a pick, the more I’m convinced it was the right choice. 

[+OverSword]

14 hours ago, Raptor Witness said:

There’s a reason why all DJT’s election fraud cases were all summarily dismissed, including by those judges he selected. The judiciary held fast.

The only way we might see weakness, would be after a partial nuclear exchange and subsequent ecological collapse, and-or The Rapture of all the good souls on Earth.

Be careful what you wish for, because the average life expectancy of an Israeli adult is around 80 years.

We’re not suppose to have nuclear weapons. They’re simply a clock.

You need help 

[+OverSword]

Did anyone read the article?  Let me help;

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“When it comes to the selection of Rep. Gaetz I just think it’s silly. I believe that the president is probably rewarding him for being such a loyal soldier to the president, but the president is smart enough, and his team is smart enough, to know that Mr. Gaetz will never get confirmed by the Senate whatsoever,” said Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), a former Trump aide, who noted Gaetz’s divisive nature in the GOP.

Trump knows he won't get the position this is just a gesture.

[+Razman]

30 minutes ago, OverSword said:

Did anyone read the article?  Let me help;

Trump knows he won't get the position this is just a gesture.

Thing is , he resigned from Congress and apparently it gets him out of the investigations he was under. But what happens if he resigns from Congress and does not get the AG nod? Where does he go then?

[WVK]

5 hours ago, preacherman76 said:

Seasoned republicans are the problem. The louder msm and the establishment cry over a pick, the more I’m convinced it was the right choice. 

Yes indeed:

Matt Gaetz Picked As Trump AG: Establishment Dems & GOP OUTRAGED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-KX3qcbRBk

 

[Gromdor]

1 hour ago, OverSword said:

Did anyone read the article?  Let me help;

Trump knows he won't get the position this is just a gesture.

It did mention this: 

Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) noted Gaetz’s ascension to the role would mean the end of the House probe.

“Once a member is no longer a member of Congress, then Ethics has no jurisdiction. So if Matt Gaetz were to be appointed as the Attorney General, the ethics investigation [that] is currently ongoing would cease at that point,” he said.

 

Meaning that it could be a loophole to get out of his legal mess with the underaged girl.  I think the Republicans are a bit miffed because they bent over backwards trying to shield him and now he is thrust into the limelight and re-airing all the stuff they did their best to cover up.  

And no matter what the circumstances look bad.  Even if he didn't know she was underaged, he shouldn't be flying her around, messing with her, or giving her money.

[+OverSword]

41 minutes ago, Razman said:

Thing is , he resigned from Congress and apparently it gets him out of the investigations he was under. But what happens if he resigns from Congress and does not get the AG nod? Where does he go then?

Probably a big law firm in Florida.

[+OverSword]

8 minutes ago, Gromdor said:

It did mention this: 

Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) noted Gaetz’s ascension to the role would mean the end of the House probe.

“Once a member is no longer a member of Congress, then Ethics has no jurisdiction. So if Matt Gaetz were to be appointed as the Attorney General, the ethics investigation [that] is currently ongoing would cease at that point,” he said.

 

Meaning that it could be a loophole to get out of his legal mess with the underaged girl.  I think the Republicans are a bit miffed because they bent over backwards trying to shield him and now he is thrust into the limelight and re-airing all the stuff they did their best to cover up.  

And no matter what the circumstances look bad.  Even if he didn't know she was underaged, he shouldn't be flying her around, messing with her, or giving her money.

He's already resigned.

[+Razman]

Still , this whole thing seems a bit odd. Why do this if he was never gonna be it? I can see where he now resigned and it gets him out of the investigation. But he could have resigned anyway and done that , I mean if he wasn’t gonna get the AG thing anyway. Otherwise it’s a good excuse for him to resign without looking like he just ditched out. So why would Trump appoint him this? Is he going to try to force fealty and force the rest to put him in there? Was he just giving Matt a reason to resign from Congress? Or was he playing Matt to just get him out of politics or say , out of the fold altogether?

[Gromdor]

Just now, Razman said:

Still , this whole thing seems a bit odd. Why do this if he was never gonna be it? I can see where he now resigned and it gets him out of the investigation. But he could have resigned anyway and done that , I mean if he wasn’t gonna get the AG thing anyway. Otherwise it’s a good excuse for him to resign without looking like he just ditched out. So why would Trump appoint him this? Is he going to try to force fealty and force the rest to put him in there? Was he just giving Matt a reason to resign from Congress? Or was he playing Matt to just get him out of politics or say , out of the fold altogether?

Trump might have just screwed up and decided to appoint him without realizing the consequences.  

[Raptor Witness]

2 hours ago, Razman said:

Where does he go then?

He goes back to Florida, without a job, because he can’t govern in any credible way, in any position. He’s a drag on the incoming President. He’s a PR nightmare.

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

He should appoint Harris to AG and watch the media blow a gasket trying to both condemn Trump for being Trump while also praising Harris for being Harris. 

[Gromdor]

32 minutes ago, Razman said:

Still , this whole thing seems a bit odd. Why do this if he was never gonna be it? I can see where he now resigned and it gets him out of the investigation. But he could have resigned anyway and done that , I mean if he wasn’t gonna get the AG thing anyway. Otherwise it’s a good excuse for him to resign without looking like he just ditched out. So why would Trump appoint him this? Is he going to try to force fealty and force the rest to put him in there? Was he just giving Matt a reason to resign from Congress? Or was he playing Matt to just get him out of politics or say , out of the fold altogether?

I might have spoke too soon.  Trump was hinting that he might recess congress then just recess appoint Gaetz (and others): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/why-trump-is-demanding-recess-appointments-for-his-cabinet/ar-AA1u6119?ocid=BingNewsSerp

This let's him put people into place without any confirmations.

[+Razman]

5 minutes ago, Gromdor said:

I might have spoke too soon.  Trump was hinting that he might recess congress then just recess appoint Gaetz (and others): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/why-trump-is-demanding-recess-appointments-for-his-cabinet/ar-AA1u6119?ocid=BingNewsSerp

This let's him put people into place without any confirmations.

Yep , I got that feeling as well. If it is that , then what are we saying, he’s trying to continue to con the system?push his own people and all out of the way?

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[CrimsonKing]

15 minutes ago, Gromdor said:

I might have spoke too soon.  Trump was hinting that he might recess congress then just recess appoint Gaetz (and others): https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/why-trump-is-demanding-recess-appointments-for-his-cabinet/ar-AA1u6119?ocid=BingNewsSerp

This let's him put people into place without any confirmations.

Didn't Obama try recess appointments and the Supreme Court intervened?

[Gromdor]

15 minutes ago, CrimsonKing said:

Didn't Obama try recess appointments and the Supreme Court intervened?

They did.  But then again, they ruled that Roe vs Wade was Constitutional.....  Until they ruled it wasn't.  

[Tatetopa]

Well Dems will be Ok with some of Trump's choices, maybe  like one or two. Heck, Tulsi was even a promising Democrat once.  Like them or not, they have the chops, the background, and integrity to take on their appointments. 

But I think it is really cool for MAGA to come out in the open.  Gaetz is the child of a rich family who continued to go to high school parties into his 30's where he allegedly  drugged and had sex with 17 year old girls.  Then he resigned from Congress 2 days before his hearing.

Just goes to show, be rich and be loyal and you can do anything in America.

Matt is the poster boy for MAGA integrity.