Support for Matt Gaetz’s Nomination
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is all in for Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. He’s urging his Senate colleagues to confirm the controversial Florida congressman quickly in January. Johnson made this strong endorsement during a Sunday morning chat on Fox News, where he emphasized that Gaetz’s nomination is just what we need to shake up the Department of Justice.
“The reason that Matt Gaetz is such an exciting pick to so many people is because he will go in and reform the Department of Justice. It desperately needs it,” Johnson said. “Look, he and I sat on the Judiciary Committee together for almost seven years before I became Speaker of the House. We saw evidence of lawfare. We witnessed how the DOJ was used for political purposes—targeting Catholics, parents at school boards, and pro-life Americans. This isn’t how our justice system should operate,” he continued. “Matt Gaetz will go in there and shake things up, and I think most Americans get that this change is crucial.”
A Call for Change at DOJ
Johnson didn’t hold back during a separate interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper either; he reinforced his support by calling Gaetz a disruptor who can bring about necessary changes within the DOJ. “This is what I’ll say about the nominees that the president has put forward: they are disruptors by design,” Johnson stated confidently. “The American people have delivered a mandate demanding we shake up the status quo—it’s not working for them, and they want change.”
The Speaker defended Trump’s cabinet picks—including Gaetz—as loyalists ready to carry out President-elect Trump’s agenda effectively. “The folks on this list will step into their roles ready to reform these agencies,” Johnson argued passionately. “These agencies need reform now more than ever, and I believe most Americans understand that you can’t stick with status quo appointments during times like these.”
Controversy Surrounding Cabinet Picks
Trump’s bold choices for his cabinet have stirred quite a reaction from left-wing lawmakers and pundits over at CNN and MSNBC—especially regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Health Secretary and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary alongside Gaetz’s appointment.
While key Senate Republicans are backing him up, some senators like Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) aren’t convinced about confirming him just yet—they’ve voiced their doubts publicly too! Anonymous sources within the Senate even told Fox News that some believe Gaetz has “no shot” at getting enough votes needed for confirmation.
The Base Backs Gaetz
No matter what opposition arises, it seems like Trump’s base couldn’t be more excited about Gaetz’s nomination! They see him as exactly what we need—a firebrand ready to lead a much-needed overhaul at Justice Department headquarters.
For supporters, it boils down to one thing: they appreciate his combative style along with his commitment to challenge Washington’s establishment when voters are screaming out loud for radical change!
The Confirmation Battle Ahead
As we gear up for this confirmation battle ahead of us, one thing stands clear: if confirmed, Matt Gaetz could very well become a defining figure in testing whether this new administration truly intends to break away from past practices while delivering on its promise to drain the swamp once and for all.
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