<p>Rep. Matt Gaetz, a firebrand Congressman who was himself investigated by the Justice Department, is Trump's choice to lead it.</p>
Rep. Gaetz is surprise pick for Attorney General

Rep. Matt Gaetz, a firebrand from Florida who was himself investigated by the Justice Department, is Trump's choice to lead it.

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<p>Rep. Matt Gaetz, a firebrand Congressman who was himself investigated by the Justice Department, is Trump's choice to lead it.</p>
Rep. Gaetz is surprise pick for Attorney General
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