THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Unhinged Rant Announcing Matt Gaetz as AG Signals Chaos Ahead
Nov 14, 2024
Ben Meiselas, co-founder of the Meidas Touch Network, examines Donald Trump's chaotic announcement of Matt Gaetz as attorney general. He discusses how this choice reflects Trump's intent to weaponize the DOJ for personal vendettas. The conversation also touches on Trump's pick of Tulsi Gabbard for DNI and the potential implications for U.S. national interests. Meiselas warns of the growing rift within the GOP, highlighting the clash between traditional values and the rising MAGA sentiment that could threaten democracy.
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Gaetz as AG: Chaos and Subversion?
- Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for AG signals chaos and potential subversion of law.
- Gaetz's history of pushing conspiracy theories and defending insurrectionists raises concerns.
Best-Case Chaos, Worst-Case Disaster
- Ben Meiselas believes the best-case scenario under Trump is chaos and incompetence.
- The worst-case scenario involves Trump successfully implementing his harmful agenda.
Gaetz: A Tool for Vendetta?
- Despite some positive qualities, Matt Gaetz is not a pro-rule-of-law pick.
- He's likely to pursue Trump's vendettas and prosecute perceived enemies without cause.