As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his picks for top government posts, his choice to have former representative Matt Gaetz of Florida serve as attorney general has caused alarm, even among Republicans. Today, what this nomination tells us about how Trump will govern and push the limits of his power.

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Matt Gaetz: Trump’s bombshell pick for attorney general

NOV 14, 202425 MIN
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Matt Gaetz: Trump’s bombshell pick for attorney general

NOV 14, 202425 MIN

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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Gaetz has been under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct, illegal drug use and accepting improper gifts. The choice of Gaetz for attorney general stunned senators and even some of Trump’s own advisors and </span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/13/trump-matt-gaetz-ag-gabbard/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">set up a test of loyalty for a Republican Senate</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> that might be loath to confirm Gaetz.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Host Elahe Izadi speaks with congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor about why Trump would choose Gaetz – and </span><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/13/matt-gaetz-trump-controversial-attorney-general-pick/?utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=post-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">why the former congressman is so controversial</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, even within his own party.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Today’s episode was produced by Laura Benshoff, with help from Ariel Plotnick and Emma Talkoff. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy and edited by Monica Campbell with help from Maggie Penman, Lucy Perkins, and Reena Flores. Thanks to Emily Rauhala.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Subscribe to The Washington Post </span><a href="https://subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&amp;p=s_v&amp;s_dt=yearly&amp;utm%5B%E2%80%A6%5De-podcast&amp;utm_medium=acq-nat&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-subs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p>