In what can only reasonably be described as a MOAB targeted directly to Main Justice, President Trump has nominated Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to be United States Attorney General.
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Making the nomination strategy that much more interesting, Matt Gaetz resigned his position within congress, “effective immediately.”
In combination with the nomination of Senator Marco Rubio to the State Dept., this sets the stage for a Senate situation where the upper chamber may attempt to derail the Gaetz nomination, yet Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could then appoint him to be the replacement U.S. Senator from Florida; thus, returning an angry MOAB back into the silo that derailed him.
You couldn’t write this script if you tried.
To say the Lawfare leftists are having a meltdown would be an understatement.
CTH knew Main Justice was the target of greatest transition discussion when we wrote this. However, I had no idea the strategy would include an Attorney General nomination of such severity the officials inside the DOJ would likely begin to self deport.
If Matt Gaetz gets through the nomination process, there will be a mass exodus from Main Justice.
Within the dynamic of the decision-making, obviously it was the targeting of President Trump and his allies by the DOJ that led to such a severe response from President-elect Donald Trump.
The Main Justice Lawfare effort against President Trump and anyone in/around his immediate orbit, has been relentless for the past eight years. From Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, George Papadopoulos, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell all the way to the 1,500 protesters from January 6, 2021, the attacks from within the DOJ and their appointed Special Counsels have been relentless. Gaetz is the response.
Remarkable.
The next several weeks and months are going to be epic as this battle carries out throughout the Executive and Legislative branches. Additionally, I would be remiss if I did not note that Gaetz represents the biggest, irresistible bait for the Intelligence Community (IC) to watch being dragged in front of them. It will be interesting to watch their reaction.
The nomination of Matt Gaetz is the Mother of All Bombs (MOAB) and the DOJ is the target.
The “reckoning” is here.
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s decision to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general has Justice Department veterans petrified and warning of a crisis in the department marked by chaos and revenge.
The polarizing Republican lawmaker is already generating resistance on Capitol Hill, suggesting he may not get the votes to win the job. But even if the nomination is doomed, it sends an unmistakable signal about Trump’s expectations for the Justice Department in his second term: He wants a MAGA zealot in the post, one who has shown unbreakable loyalty to the president-elect and wrath for his adversaries, real and perceived.
[…] Many rank-and-file Justice Department staffers — who were already dreading what Trump might do at DOJ — were flabbergasted by the Gaetz announcement. “This is completely wild. It’s so out of bounds, it’s just shocking,” said one career DOJ lawyer, who was granted anonymity out of concerns about retaliation. “He’s there for one purpose: to enact retribution. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t have a grand vision about the future of the department. I can’t imagine how this isn’t going to scare people even more.”
[…] In rejecting prominent conservatives with more typical pedigrees for the job, Trump eradicated any hope that the Justice Department in his second term might resemble the Justice Department of his first term, which was mostly helmed by Republicans with extensive and traditional law enforcement backgrounds, like Jeff Sessions, William Barr and Rod Rosenstein.
“If there were any people left who were sort of holding on to the idea that it’ll basically be like Trump’s first term, where the people who are really in charge of the department are more or less these sort of old guard Republican stalwarts … they’ve now been disabused of that notion,” former federal prosecutor Jonathan Kravis said. “Because even if it’s not Matt Gaetz, even if he doesn’t get confirmed, it’s going to be someone else like him.”
One former Trump DOJ official, granted anonymity to speak candidly, called the Gaetz nomination “fucking appalling.” (read more)
Andrew Weissmann should be scared.
He should be, but that is not his moral make-up. He is a proven sociopath.
Ballsy move, resigning from Congress immediately. Not smart IMO.
to hold the senate hostage. he takes Rubio’s place. or her gets the DOJ.
AND, Trump’s got DeSantis by the balls !!!
Look five moves down the road – to a failsafe place to be. Trump has never been stupid. He knows the deals he proposes.
It was smart. It serves two purposes. 1) It allows DeSantis to call for a quick special election to fill that seat. Speaker Johnson says it will probably be filled by the time the House starts its new session on Jan 3. 2) It puts an end to the otherwise never-ending fake investigation by the House Democrats which began way back in early 2021.
This may be Trump’s most brilliant move. And, exactly why Gaetz resigned from his house seat. If Sundance is correct, here is how it plays out. If he gets confirmed (and I believe he will) you’ll see the usual nays from Collins and Murkowski which still leaves 51 for approval. Even if RINOs like Cornyn and McConnell vote nay, it means he won’t get confirmed. Then, guess what happens? Desantis picks Gaetz to replace Rubio’s senate seat putting Gaetz right smack in the middle of those who rejected him. Trust me, the senate rings/leadership do NOT want him there. Grab your popcorn and sit back and watch for the next 3 months.
This is a very educational post about ;
It started out as Senatorial “courtesy.”
Not Senate “APPROVAL.”
Trump is taking us back to the original constitution….
” I’m pretty sure he doesn’t have a grand vision about the future of the department.”
Perhaps the grand vision is actually humble one: a DOJ that respects the law, prosecutes criminals accused of actual crimes, and serves rather than persecutes law-abiding citizens.
But humility is in such short supply in our ruling class that such a vision can’t even occur to them.
An intelligent view of the “pedo” lawfare campaign against Gaetz – who launched, why, and why the timing:
https://thefederalist.com/2022/09/26/the-fbis-matt-gaetz-operation-sidelined-an-effective-republican-voice-at-a-crucial-time-that-was-the-point/
Some are saying Trump can get Gaetz in with a recess appointment. When would the Senate be in recess and what if McConnell/Thune won’t go into recess?
all those opposed explain to the American people in plain language why the elected President cannot have the employees he wants.Those opposed were not elected to make the hiring decisions so fck off.None of the bad actors from the past 8 years should be allowed to just walk away like nothing happened and they did not act with malice. Time for a reckoning.
The People just demanded accountability for the Democrat horror show of the past twelve years. It is finally happening.
A landslide of Americans were sickened by the Deep State, endless lawfare and destruction of our own US Constitution. Stand back, because all this opposition is wasted. The American People are done with Democrat corruption.
DOJ does not have the grand sentiment of the overwhelming numbers of Trump voters who just demanded change . They work for the People . They act is if they alone call the shots.
The People just sent the message – jump, or jump ship. Their call.
Current DOJ Grand Vision
This! The uniparty is all about, and only about, growing their personal wealth on the backs of taxpayers. Nothing more, nothing less. Anyone threatening that is an enemy.
Prosecute Faucci, et al for crimes against humanity…they knew.