Sen. Fetterman: Trump’s Attorney General Pick is “God Tier Trolling”
In a recent statement, U.S. Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania described President-elect Trump’s choice of Representative Matt Gaetz as his next attorney general as a “God tier kind of trolling.” While Fetterman acknowledged that some of Trump’s picks were good, he did not include Gaetz in that category. According to Fetterman, the Democrats’ opinions on Gaetz are not the most interesting aspect; instead, he is curious to see how his Republican colleagues justify voting for him.
Serious Picks: Rubio for Secretary of State and Stefanik for UN Ambassador
Aside from Gaetz, Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio from Florida to serve as secretary of state and Representative Elise Stefanik from New York for ambassador to the United Nations. Fetterman considers these to be serious picks. He also mentions that Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri, who previously served as attorney general of the state, would have been a solid choice. Fetterman questions why Gaetz was chosen instead, seeing it as nothing but trolling.
Confirmation Battle Looms for Gaetz
Gaetz may face significant difficulties in getting confirmed by the Senate. According to one anonymous Republican senator, he will never get confirmed. Another Senate Republican source simply stated, “Ain’t gonna happen.” Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives after Trump announced his nomination, but his selection has raised concerns due to ongoing investigations.
Ethics and DOJ Investigations Surround Gaetz
Gaetz is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, and accepting improper gifts. However, if he were to be appointed as attorney general, the ethics investigation would cease, as the committee’s jurisdiction does not extend to former members of Congress. Additionally, Gaetz was previously investigated by the Department of Justice in a sex trafficking probe. Although the DOJ concluded the investigation without charging him, these past allegations continue to cast a shadow over his nomination.
Conclusion
The nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general has drawn both criticism and skepticism. While some view his selection as a form of trolling, others question the justification for voting in his favor. With ongoing ethics and DOJ investigations, Gaetz’s confirmation battle in the Senate is expected to be an uphill battle.
