Trump Nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, a move interpreted as a loyalty test for Senate Republicans. Gaetz, a controversial figure facing ongoing ethics investigations, is seen as emblematic of Trump's shift towards appointing loyalists over experienced candidates for key positions. Other nominations include former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, both of whom lack significant experience in their respective fields. The Gaetz nomination has drawn widespread criticism, with some Republican senators privately expressing dismay, while Trump insists that Gaetz will restore integrity to the Justice Department. This strategy underscores Trump's expectation that his administration will operate as a mechanism for retribution against perceived adversaries. As Democrats raise alarms about the implications of these appointments, the political landscape remains charged with uncertainty regarding the GOP's response to Trump's controversial choices.