Most U.S. attorney general appointees usually have extensive experience in law and law enforcement.
However, that’s not the situation with Matt Gaetz . On Wednesday ( 13th November ), he stepped down from Congress after being chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next attorney general. According to The Intercept , Matt Gaetz, who was recently involved in a criminal investigation, doesn’t have much experience with how the federal Justice Department operates.
He also hasn’t had many opportunities to put his law degree to use. When announcing Gaetz as his choice to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ), Trump referred to him as a “ talented and determined lawyer.” Matt Gaetz had little experience practicing law before entering politics.
He followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Florida state legislature just a few years after passing the bar exam . During that time, Gaetz did not work as a prosecutor. Instead, he was a junior associate at a small law firm near his hometown.
Gaetz’s background might seem unsuitable for someone aiming to lead the Department of Justice . His chances of being approved could be slim, especially if his ongoing ethics issues and lack of support within the Republican Party work against him. During his first term, Trump went through several attorneys general .
Now, he seems to prioritize loyalty over experience, even if it means choosing someone like Gaetz, who hasn’t appeared in court in over ten years. Gaetz finishe.
