Controversial Florida congressman has supported some of Mr Trump’s most controversial policies
to be US attorney-general in his second administration, a surprise pick for the post that will reverberate across the political and law enforcement establishment in Washington.vows to overhaul the US department of justice in retaliation for the criminal investigations and indictments launched against him by federal prosecutors in recent years.
Earlier this year, Mr Gaetz was part of a delegation of right-wing lawmakers who travelled to Manhattan to support Mr Trump during his “hush money” trial, claiming the case was being overseen by a “corrupt judge”. Mr Gaetz was previously under investigation by the department of justice he could head, if confirmed, over the alleged sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl and obstruction of justice, although that inquiry was dropped in 2023.
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman known for her pro-Russian views, has been chosen by Donald Trump be the director of national intelligence. Photograph: Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesEarlier in the day, Mr Trump made another controversial pick, choosing Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii known for her pro-Russian views, to be the director of national intelligence, in a move that is likely to raise big concerns among US allies.
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