Matt Gaetz for Attorney General is an indication that he intends to follow through on threats to "dismantle" the FBI and Justice Department. FORMER FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR ANDREW MCCABE: There are so many things that jump out when you hear the prospect of that ...

The Florida congressman would be the first U.S. attorney general in four decades who never worked as a government attorney or judge.

Matt Gaetz as the next Attorney General. In quick order, the “WTF?” texts were upgraded to “AYFKM?” There are almost too many reasons for why the prospect of Gaetz as the nation’s top law enforcement official has stunned a Washington that was already bracing for Trump to make some outside-the-box Cabinet picks.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, he posted on his social media platform Wednesday afternoon.

The Florida Republican’s departure effectively ends the House Ethics Committee’s investigation of allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.