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Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?

Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?

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 Donald Trump has roiled Washington by nominating Matt Gaetz to be Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. Both are controversial and could face trouble in the Senate, so what was Trump thinking? Plus, will the Senate agree to recess appointments without confirmation votes?


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Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?

Why Did Trump Pick Gaetz and Gabbard?

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal