

Trump Pick Gaetz Throws DC Establishment Into Turmoil, Tulsi's DNI Perch, and Don and Joy Quit X, with Ruthless | Ep. 944
Nov 14, 2024
Join political strategists Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook as they dissect Trump's provocative nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, igniting chaos among Washington's elite. They debate Gaetz's confirmation prospects and his heated exchanges with AG Garland. The conversation takes a turn with Tulsi Gabbard's alarming DNI nomination and the Democrats' identity crisis post-election. Plus, they critique celebrity political discourse and explore recent high-profile departures from X, revealing the challenges of media bias and free speech.
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Gaetz as AG Nominee
- Matt Gaetz, lawyer and Congressman, is a controversial figure known for stirring up trouble.
- He's fiercely loyal to Trump, effective in cross-examination, but faces ethics inquiries.
Trump's Rationale for Gaetz
- Trump may prioritize loyalty due to past experiences with DOJ investigations.
- Previous Attorneys General like Holder and Garland were partisan, so a fighter like Gaetz may be seen as necessary.
FBI Raids and Gaetz Nomination
- The FBI raided the home of James O'Keefe after he reported on Ashley Biden's diary.
- A source suggests Trump chose Gaetz to stop such actions, highlighting concerns about FBI behavior.