Trump says he will nominate U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : "Trump on Tuesday named real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East.
72% : "I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community," Trump said in a statement.
69% : Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic.
68% : In a statement, Trump called McGinley "a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda, while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement.
64% : "Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee.
63% : Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields.
63% : Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends Weekend" and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show.
63% : "I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions," Trump said in a statement, calling him a "fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans" who would ensure "the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.
63% : Witkoff "is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy," Trump said of Witkoff in a statement.
63% : "He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him," Trump said in a statement.
62% : Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign his administration would "drill, baby, drill," referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration.
61% : Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel, the president-elect announced Tuesday.
57% : "He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries," Trump said of Rubio in a statement.
57% : Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
57% : In a statement, Trump said Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet."
56% : "Trump has picked John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as director of national intelligence during his first administration, to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency in his next.
56% : Wiles was able to help keep Trump on track as few others have, not by criticizing his impulses but by winning his respect by demonstrating his success after taking her advice.
53% : Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency.
53% : Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
50% : And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals.
46% : In selecting the congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job.
46% : She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall.
45% : Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House.
42% : Here are the people Trump has picked for other key positions so far:Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making the former sharp critic the new administration's choice as its top diplomat.
42% : Trump says William McGinley, a lawyer who has served in Trump's White House and in a key political role this year, will be his White House counsel.
38% : Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah.
38% : If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine that began in 2022.
38% : Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security.
34% : Trump asked Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, Trump announced in a statement Tuesday.
26% : "Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans' badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department," Trump said in a statement.
26% : Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign.
24% : Trump argued throughout the campaign the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally.
21% : Trump picked a well-known conservative who faced sharp criticism for telling a story in her memoir about shooting a rambunctious dog to lead an agency crucial to the president-elect's hardline immigration agenda.
19% : During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles and incorrectly referred to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate.
17% : Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election.
15% : The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a "con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination.

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