Future US government
Radical deputy to become Trump’s attorney general
Matt Gaetz belongs to the far right wing in the House of Representatives and regularly spreads conspiracy theories. In the new administration, Trump’s man from Florida will lead the Justice Department.
Radical Congressman Matt Gaetz is set to become Attorney General in the future US administration of Donald Trump. The president-elect announced this in a written statement. Gaetz will “protect our borders, dismantle criminal organizations and restore Americans’ deeply shaken faith and trust in the Justice Department,” Trump wrote.
Gaetz was one of the MPs who drove the then Republican chairman of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, out of office over a year ago because of a dispute over the budget. He was the driving force of the internal revolt. The 42-year-old lawyer is one of the Republican hardliners in the House of Representatives, where he has sat since 2017. Gaetz comes from a politically active family: his father also sat for the Republicans in the Senate in the state of Florida.
Conspiracy theories and ultra-conservative positions
Gaetz has been one of the ultra-radicals within his Republican faction for years and has been a loyal supporter of Trump. He represents right-wing positions and regularly spreads conspiracy theories. He is an opponent of abortion, rejects same-sex marriage and opposes aid for Ukraine, which is attacked by Russia. After Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Gaetz blamed “Antifa” (anti-fascist groups) for the violence without any evidence.
The special role of the Justice Department during Trump’s term in office
The Justice Department plays a key role in Trump’s second term in office – on the one hand because of the criminal proceedings initiated against himself. Two indictments were brought against Trump at the federal level – by a special investigator appointed by the Justice Department. If he does not resign of his own accord or if he stops the cases of his own accord before Trump takes office, the new department head could do so. On the other hand, Trump has threatened various political opponents to initiate investigations and take legal action against them. This could also fall to Gaetz in the future.
Ministerial positions usually have to be confirmed by the Senate. However, Trump has advocated getting around this with an exception.
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Source: Stern
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