Former FBI official criticizes Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe criticized Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general, stating Gaetz is "wholly unqualified" and "couldn’t get hired by the FBI." McCabe expressed concerns about Gaetz's lack of respect for the FBI and Justice Department. Gaetz's nomination by President-elect Donald Trump follows the announcement of other key appointments, including Marco Rubio as secretary of state. McCabe suggested that Gaetz's selection indicates Trump's intention to disrupt and dismantle the Justice Department. The House Ethics Committee was set to release a report on Gaetz's alleged misconduct, but his resignation from Congress will end the investigation. The Justice Department previously declined to charge Gaetz in a sex trafficking case.