Trump nominates Gaetz for attorney general and Gabbard for intelligence director, sparking controversy
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. Gaetz's nomination has faced skepticism from Republicans, raising concerns about his confirmation in the Senate. Ashley Etienne, a former Biden administration official, described Gaetz as a "sacrificial lamb" to divert attention from Gabbard's nomination. She criticized Gabbard, claiming she is compromised and a sympathizer of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's communications director dismissed Etienne's comments as irrelevant. He defended the nominations, stating that they reflect a commitment to pro-America policies.