The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
AtlanticNov 17
Gaetz Nominated for US Attorney General, Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence
Above: Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla) and former US Representative from Hawaii Tulsi Gabbard arrive at Philadelphia International Airport on The Trump Organization's plane ahead of The ABC News Presidential Debate on Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Image copyright: Julia Beverly/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
US Pres.-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard and now-former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to assume the respective roles of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Attorney General in his incoming administration.
Trump described Gaetz as a "deeply gifted" lawyer who would "root out the systemic corruption" at the Dept. of Justice (DOJ). He also said Gabbard would bring a "fearless spirit" to "championing our Constitutional Rights" and "securing Peace through Strength."
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Trump's decision to place Gabbard and Gaetz in charge of the DOJ and DNI is a blatant attempt to dismantle America's democratic institutions from the inside. Aside from their shocking lack of experience, given Gaetz's disturbing run-ins with the law and Gabbard's grudge against the intelligence community, these appointments perfectly sum up the entire purpose of the second Trump administration — unapologetic revenge.
Republican narrative
The leftist establishment is having a full-blown meltdown as Trump continues to defy the status quo and nominate individuals who wish to liberate American politics from deep-state special interests. Despite all the outcries of Democrats and the woke media, Trump's proposed appointments are exactly what the majority of Americans voted for. The public is insistent that now is the time to drain the swamp, and MAGA 2.0 will do exactly that.