Trump news live: Matt Gaetz hints at shocking Attorney General plans amid rumors ethics report could be leaked

Jake Tapper was absolutely dumbfounded beginning his show Wednesday after Donald Trump nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General.

Trump named the controversial Florida Congressman as his nominee in a move that is bound to outrage Democrats and even shock many Republicans in Washington.

Perhaps expressing that outrage, Tapper began his show in utter awe of the nomination.

‘Welcome to The Lead, I’m Jake Tapper. And let me begin the show by uttering some words that I never contemplated using together before. And those words are: U.S. Attorney General Matt Gaetz,’ he said.

He then said what he felt was the danger of Trump giving Gaetz such a position, which requires Senate confirmation.

A senior Republican Senator said he plans to treat Matt Gaetz’s Attorney General nomination process like any other member of Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) was named vice chair of the Senate GOP Policy committee on Wednesday in the election that saw Sen. John Thune named majority leader.

He vowed on Fox News on Thursday to fast-track Trump’s picks when Congress returns on January 3.

I would say we are going to do the Matt Gaetz confirmation like all the rest. President Trump put a bunch of nominations out there.

We got to get on those quickly. When the new Congress is sworn in on January 3. Even before Trump is actually inaugurated and sworn in.

We will actually get busy on those starting on January the 3rd.

We will be able to do the final votes on it and get busy, especially on the to be cabinet picks.

Lankford also said that Trump wil be engaged in the entire process, more than President Joe Biden has been involved with Congress.

President trump was always engaged with members of congress on the phone, calling, coming over, getting a chance to be able to talk back and forth. Coming to the capitol.

A lot of action to be able to move legislation.

Joe Biden has not left the building. He has never called most members of congress and is not engaged.

Even his legislative team doesn’t engage. President trump is a hands on leader. I fully expect him to be able to be engaged.

Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General Matt Gaetz has suggested he might ‘abolish’ the FBI and other government agencies.

Gaetz, the former Florida congressman, wrote on social media:

We ought to have a full-court press against this WEAPONIZED government that has been turned against our people. And if that means abolishing every one of the three letter agencies, from the FBI to the ATF, I’m ready to get going!

By Katelyn Caralle, Senior U.S. Political Reporter

Alina Habba has ruled herself out of being Donald Trump ‘s announcement despite speculation she was the front-runner.

The firebrand attorney was thought to be a top contender for one of the most high-profile jobs in the administration.

But on Thursday morning, she announced that she withdrew her name from consideration.

‘While I am flattered by the support and speculation, the role of Press Secretary is not a role I am considering,’ Habba wrote on X. ‘Although I love screaming from a podium I will be better served in other capacities.’