The elected president of the United States, Donald Trump, has nominated Matt Gaetz as attorney general, a selection that could radically change the way law is enforced in the country. Gaetz, 42 years old, is a legislator who has been a staunch defender of Trump since he left the White House. The Department of Justice, with its more than 115,000 employees, plays a crucial role in implementing Trump's agenda, including issues such as immigration, crime, and border security.
Trump has expressed his intention to carry out a drastic transformation in the Department of Justice, and Gaetz could be the key figure to do so. This department is responsible for the distribution of billions of dollars in grant funding and for making decisions on sensitive and controversial investigations.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “With Matt, all Americans will be proud of the Department of Justice again.” However, Gaetz faces criticism and controversy, such as an investigation by the Department of Justice regarding an alleged sexual agreement with a minor in exchange for money.
Trump has been critical of the actions of special prosecutor Jack Smith and has expressed his intention to 'clean' the Department of Justice of potential resistance to his agenda. The relationship between the White House and the Department of Justice has always been delicate, and Gaetz's potential nomination raises questions about the independence of this institution.
It is important to note that presidents of the United States have procedural immunity for actions taken in their official capacity, according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The recent history of the Department of Justice, from the decisions of Jeff Sessions to the investigation of Robert Mueller, highlights the importance of the relationship between the White House and this institution.
