Donald Trump nominates Matt Gaetz for attorney general amid scrutiny over past investigations

scmp.com November 20, 2024, 11:01 AM UTC

Donald Trump has nominated Matt Gaetz for attorney general, despite ongoing scrutiny over his past investigations for alleged sex with a minor and drug use. If confirmed, Gaetz would oversee the Department of Justice. Gaetz married Ginger Luckey in 2021 after a brief romance. Luckey is a food analyst and has ties to the tech industry through her brother, Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR. Ginger Luckey's family background includes significant wealth, as her brother has an estimated net worth of $2.4 billion. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, and the investigation into him has concluded.


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