Trump Nominates Aaron Reitz for DOJ Role

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Aaron Reitz, currently the chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, to lead the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy (OLP) as part of his incoming administration. Reitz, a former deputy to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is praised for his extensive legal experience and previous success against the Biden Administration. Trump emphasized Reitz's role in advancing his Law and Order Agenda alongside Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi. Additionally, Trump named Chad Mizelle as Chief of Staff at the DOJ, who previously held significant roles during Trump's first term, including General Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security. Mizelle is expected to work closely with Bondi to restore accountability and integrity at the DOJ. Trump's nominations reflect his continued focus on implementing a strong legal and policy framework in his administration.