Posted on 11/13/2024 3:57:31 PM PST by DallasBiff
Former President Trump shocked and appalled some Republican lawmakers on Wednesday by announcing plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general.
Why it matters: Republican reaction to even Trump's most controversial nominations has been muted so far, but placing the scandal-prone right-winger in the nation's highest law enforcement role is a step too far for many.
We wanted him out of the House ... this isn't what we were thinking," quipped one House Republican, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak frankly about Trump's decision.
What we're hearing: Trump's announcement was met with audible gasps by House Republicans during a conference meeting on Wednesday afternoon, multiple sources in the room told Axios.
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I'm not.
Well let’s see how he does at the confirmation hearing.
They're not worried about being primaried over a vote against Gaetz. Especially if the person who eventually gets confirmed does a good job.
It's not a question of Gaetz being too "MAGA". It's about him lacking the basic legal knowledge and competency. It would be like having a third year journeyman carpenter being the general contractor to build a multi-billion dollar stadium.
Well, the Trump Administration also is going to have to appoint various deputy and assistant attorneys general, as well a 90+ U.S. Attorneys.
Are all of those people going to have even less legal experience than does Gaetz?
Why care about his baggage?
He will be approved during recess appointmrnt. Without needing votes.
We should only care if he has guts to dismantle weaponized DOJ, and other 3 letter agencies.
I can’t think of any other Republican who has the guts to do that.
Trump is way smarter in 2nd go around. I trust his judgement more than mine or yours.
The Gaetz drop could well be some chicanery to get the dems (and RINOs) squealing. And it’s working in that respect.
He had given up his seat already in the house. But it’s a solid red area. I think he might be a potential candidate for Desantis to appoint other Rubio’s Senate seat which will also enrage the RINOs. Though Lara Trump as said that she’d be interested in the seat if offered.
Trump knows how to play them all like a fiddle and I appreciate that.
Every year my employer sent me to management seminars, (someone must have thought I needed improvement?)
Informative and interesting speakers, I saved and used the handouts, but try as I might, all I recall are fragments and the excellent brunch served.
—”The communists/libers/media look for the person with passion that they can control”
First-class leaders want first-class help.
Second-class leaders want THIRD-class help.
—”It has been so long since we have had good leadership.”
And Gaetz has nothing to offer. He is not a leader or strategist as shown by his promotion of Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker.
Do you believe that his takedown of McCarthy was helpful to conservatives?
Why did he suddenly resign his house seat? ODD.
The same question as before: What skill set does Gaetz have for the position, and how has he shown it?
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