Trump Nominates Gaetz as Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Matt Gaetz as attorney general, prompting backlash from various quarters, including former White House lawyer Ty Cobb, who criticized Gaetz as unqualified and a 'fuck you to America'. Gaetz's resignation from Congress effectively ends ongoing Ethics Committee investigations into allegations of misconduct, which he has denied. In addition to Gaetz, Trump has appointed Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general and Emil Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general, both of whom have represented him in criminal cases. These nominations put Senate Republicans in a position to confirm Trump's criminal defense team for key federal law enforcement roles. Meanwhile, a House Ethics Committee meeting has been scheduled to discuss the implications of Gaetz's resignation and the status of the investigation into him. The developments underscore the ongoing tensions surrounding Trump's appointments and the controversies surrounding Gaetz.