Matt Gaetz as Attorney General

The selection of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general has generated significant backlash from both political parties. Gaetz, a staunch ally of President-elect Trump, is seen as a polarizing figure due to his history of defending Trump and his involvement in a federal investigation regarding allegations of sex trafficking, though he was never charged. Supporters argue that he will dismantle what they view as the partisan weaponization of the justice system, while critics caution that his confirmation could further politicize the Department of Justice. Concerns also arise from Gaetz's past rhetoric against DOJ officials, raising fears about how he might wield power over investigations involving Trump's political opponents.