What's Going On In The World14 Nov 2024

Gaetz Wow, Wait, What???

In this episode of What’s Going on in the World, we dive into the controversial decision by President-elect Donald Trump to nominate Representative Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. We examine the implications of Gaetz’s lack of experience, his ongoing legal and ethical controversies, and the message this nomination sends about Trump’s approach to the Justice Department. Through insights from critics and supporters alike, we explore why Trump values Gaetz’s loyalty and how this appointment could reshape the DOJ’s priorities, potentially politicizing one of the nation’s most critical institutions. This episode raises questions about executive authority, the balance of power, and the public’s role in holding leaders accountable.

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2. New York Post. “GOP shocked as Rep. Matt Gaetz, who faced sex-trafficking probe, gets attorney general nod from Trump.” Published November 13, 2024.

3. Time Magazine. “Matt Gaetz Nomination Confirms Trump’s Revenge Talk Wasn’t Bluster.” Published November 14, 2024.

4. Business Insider. “Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies.” Published November 14, 2024.

5. Associated Press. “Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty—and retribution—as he returns to Washington.” Published November 14, 2024.

6. New York Magazine. “Trump Just Nominated Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.” Published November 14, 2024.

7. The Wall Street Journal. “Trump Picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General.” Published November 14, 2024.

8. Newsweek. “Matt Gaetz floats ‘dream’ of becoming Trump’s attorney general.” Published August 12, 2023.

9. Teen Vogue. “Trump Cabinet and Staff Picks: Who Will Be Part of the Next Administration?” Published November 14, 2024.

10. The Wrap. “Rep. Matt Gaetz Floats Himself to Be Trump’s Attorney General in 2025.” Published August 12, 2023.

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12. The New Yorker. “Matt Gaetz’s Chaos Agenda.” Published February 19, 2024.

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18. The Independent. “Matt Gaetz suggests he wants to be America’s next attorney general: ‘A boy can dream’.” Published August 12, 2023.

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