President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Representative Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general. Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, discusses what the nomination reveals about Mr. Trump’s promise for retribution and how far Republicans might be willing to go to help him get it. Guest: Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The New York Times.
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Another Trump appointment.
And this is one that is probably.
Going to surprise a lot of people.
Last week, President elect Donald Trump chose the firebrand Congressman Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general.
Blindsided, that's how many Senate Republicans feel by Donald Trump.
I was shocked that he has been nominated.
Trump's choice shocked Washington.
It must be the worst nomination for a Cabinet position in American history, and.
Raised questions about whether the Senate would approve it.
He is entitled to his nomination, but he's not entitled to a confirmation of any, literally any nominee.
Today, my colleague Robert Draper on what the nomination reveals about Trump's promise for retribution and how far Republicans are willing to go to help him get it.
It's Monday, November 18th.
Robert, welcome to the Daily.
Thanks for having me on.
And happy Sunday.
You as well.