Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be attorney-general is an ill omen
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/11/14/matt-gaetzs-nomination-to-be-attorney-general-is-an-ill-omen
from The Economist. I’m kid of amazed that the Economist is acting all surprised as some of Trump’s cabinet pick, especially Matt Gaetz. Throughout his campaign Trump kept yammering about how he would go after those who criticise him using the full force of the justice department, so of course he would nominate someone who would absolutely carry out such orders.
Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be attorney-general is an ill omen

It shows how far Donald Trump is willing to go to dominate the machinery of government

The Economist