President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as United States Attorney General.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Gaetz would “root out the systemic corruption” at the Department of Justice.
Gaetz quickly replied on X: “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!”
Gaetz’s appointment will have to be confirmed by the US Senate.
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