Trump picks Florida lawmaker for top legal job, breaking 40-year tradition
Former president chooses close ally **Matt Gaetz** as next attorney general nominee despite lack of traditional legal background. The Florida congressman left his position right after the announcement
In a non-standard move this wednesday‚ former president Donald Trump picked Florida congressman Matt Gaetz as his choice for future attorney general - marking a break from four-decades of picking candidates with government legal work experience
The selection of Gaetz‚ a well-known supporter who often speaks against Justice Department actions puts a non-traditional figure at the top of Americas legal system (he would be first AG since early 1980s without prior work as judge or government lawyer)
Gaetz has built his career by following Trumps way of talking about legal cases and political rivals; using direct language to discuss court matters and investigations. After getting the nomination‚ the Florida-based law-maker didnt waste time: he stepped down from his congress seat right away
