[thread] Matt Gaetz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Gaetz
* lawyer/politician
* U.S. Rep. (R-FL) 2017+
* staunch far-right Trumpist
* accused: sex trafficking/sex w. minors
* voted against: Equality Act; Respect for Marriage Act
* Nov 2024 nom. as U.S. attorney general: later WITHDREW
See [thread] Pam Bondi: https://mastodon.social/@persagen/113556717845251484
* Nov 2024 Todd Blanche nom. as U.S. Dep. Attorney General
https://mastodon.social/@persagen/113484172775098084
Trump will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/13/g-s1-34072/trump-matt-gaetz-attorney-general-doj-oversight
Trump to Nominate and Famously Bad Lawyer Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/matt-gaetz-attorney-general
* Florida congressman one of the Trump’s most loyal supporters
* builds upon Trump’s long-held views of Justice Department as extension of White House
* Trump threatening to prosecute enemies f. from Nancy Pelosi to media
Matt Gaetz: Trump Picks Literally Worst Person You Know for Attorney General
https://newrepublic.com/post/188395/trump-cabinet-matt-gaetz-attorney-general
Of all the people in the universe, Donald Trump has settled on Florida Representative Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department.
@persagen the bad guys just keep.on.winning…..
@LexiGirl
On the surface: close vote fwiw.
Dems' inaction on social issues (inflation/food security/housing/employment) crushed them.
Actions have consequences; we'll all suffer the latter. (Same, here in Canada.)
Voters now partly cognizant of political b.s./rhetoric.
Social media a huge issue.
Environmental issues/sustainability paramount.
It'll get worse, BUT: people will organize/resist.
LexiGirl, keep your chin up; build friendships/alliances!
Hugs to all of you!
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