President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to become the next attorney general, a surprise choice.

 <p>“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The Attorney General of the United States,” Trump said in a statement on Truth Social. “Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William &amp; Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice.”</p> <p><em>This is a developing story and will be updated.</em></p><div class="tpd-featured-video featured-post-video in-content bridtv"><div class="tpd-featured-video-placeholder" style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;background-color:#000;"></div></div>

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to become the next attorney general, defying expectations ahead of the anticipated selection.{ai:summary}<p>President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz for the position of Attorney General. Trump praised Gaetz as a talented attorney and noted his commitment to reforming the Department of Justice.</p><p>This announcement comes as part of Trump's ongoing efforts to shape his administration. #politics</p>

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as attorney general - Washington Examiner

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