By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-14 00:05:53 | Updated at 2024-11-21 22:01:06
1 week ago
Republicans "stunned and disgusted" as Trump taps Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Axios via MSN ^ | 11/13/24 | Andrew Solender
Posted on 11/13/2024 3:57:31 PM PST by DallasBiff
Former President Trump shocked and appalled some Republican lawmakers on Wednesday by announcing plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general.
Why it matters: Republican reaction to even Trump's most controversial nominations has been muted so far, but placing the scandal-prone right-winger in the nation's highest law enforcement role is a step too far for many.
We wanted him out of the House ... this isn't what we were thinking," quipped one House Republican, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak frankly about Trump's decision.
What we're hearing: Trump's announcement was met with audible gasps by House Republicans during a conference meeting on Wednesday afternoon, multiple sources in the room told Axios.
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...
TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: andrewsolender; attorneygeneral; axios; bs; gaetz; gaslighting; kevinmccarthy; media; smear
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Oh my the swamp is concerned.
1 posted on 11/13/2024 3:57:31 PM PST by DallasBiff
To: DallasBiff
Collins already a no. Murkowski sure to be. Tillis says it will be an “uphill struggle” to get to 50. Kevin McCarthy would likely show up as a witness against him. This confirmation ‘aint happening.
2 posted on 11/13/2024 3:58:50 PM PST by montag813
To: DallasBiff
My,my I believe some (corrupt) GOP-e critters are afraid of some Epstein tapes being revealed!!
3 posted on 11/13/2024 3:59:41 PM PST by RedMonqey (!Trump, the once and future president!)
To: DallasBiff
Axios…
4 posted on 11/13/2024 3:59:57 PM PST by Apparatchik (Русские свиньи, идите домой!)
To: montag813
If the Rinos were wise they’d be delighted to get Gaetz’s vote out the House. He caused them more pain than any other member.
5 posted on 11/13/2024 4:00:24 PM PST by JohnBovenmyer (They don't care. We don't scare!)
To: DallasBiff
MSN? Microsoft Network. How is it that Microsoft can control so many of the news headlines.
6 posted on 11/13/2024 4:00:56 PM PST by jdt1138 (Where ever you go, there you are.)
To: DallasBiff
7 posted on 11/13/2024 4:00:59 PM PST by Fledermaus (I hate yo say I told you so, but I told you so! Trump 2024!)
To: montag813
President Trump will get Matt through confirmation.
To: montag813
I've said this in other threads, but we badly need an AG who will be confirmed on Day 1 of the Trump Administration, and who can begin dismantling the Biden DOJ immediately.
Gaetz ain't it.
To: DallasBiff
Axios...direct from the lib mouth.
10 posted on 11/13/2024 4:02:32 PM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
To: DallasBiff
11 posted on 11/13/2024 4:03:38 PM PST by janetjanet998 (Legacy media including youtube are the enemy of the people and must die)
To: montag813
Kevin can show up as a witness but his deeds can then ne exposed as well. I think Kevin does not want that to happen.
12 posted on 11/13/2024 4:03:51 PM PST by vivenne
To: montag813
I agree, especially with other strong MAGA choices available. But DJT is the one who makes those decisions.
13 posted on 11/13/2024 4:04:00 PM PST by EliRoom8
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
Gaetz is an excellent lawyer. The only people against him seem to be folks who get along great with the Mullahs.
14 posted on 11/13/2024 4:04:17 PM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
To: Bruce Campbells Chin
I've said this in other threads, but we badly need an AG who will be confirmed on Day 1 of the Trump Administration, and who can begin dismantling the Biden DOJ immediately. Gaetz ain't it.
Agreed, but WHO?? I can't think of another person. Jeff Sessions was supposed to be the PERFECT A.G., and he was a complete disaster, essentially derailing half of Trump's first term. This is by far the most important of all Cabinet picks.
15 posted on 11/13/2024 4:04:42 PM PST by montag813
To: DallasBiff
So are some FReepers...I’m loving it!
All I’ve heard for the 4 years Trump was in office is bitching and moaning about why doesn’t he fire so-and-so, why doesn’t he change such-and-such, so-and-so is a traitor, disloyal, assistant-democrat, RINO, etc ad nauseum.
Well now he’s DOING IT and they can’t seem to stop bitching and moaning and second-guessing him at every turn.
Trump should quote the words of Barack Hussein Obama: “I won”. Or if they prefer: “STFU”.
16 posted on 11/13/2024 4:04:46 PM PST by bigbob (Yes. We ARE going back!)
To: DallasBiff
We wanted him out of the House ... this isn’t what we were thinking,” quipped one House Republican, who spoke on the condition of anonymity
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Gaetz is the avowed enemy of “anonymous” RINO’s like this one. He calls them out frequently.
17 posted on 11/13/2024 4:04:49 PM PST by Cen-Tejas
To: DallasBiff
Anyone heard from Andrew McCabe lately?
18 posted on 11/13/2024 4:05:04 PM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
To: DallasBiff
"Stunned?" Perhaps. "Disgusted?" That's just Axios hyperbole.
-PJ
19 posted on 11/13/2024 4:05:09 PM PST by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
To: montag813
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