Breaking news: Matt Gaetz is Trump’s attorney general pick

It puts a fierce Trump ally in position to execute his vow for retribution.

View in browser Nov. 13, 2024, 3:56 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Matt Gaetz Is Trump's Pick for Attorney General It's a stunning and provocative move that puts a fierce partisan in position to execute President-elect Donald Trump's vow to exact retribution on officials who prosecuted him. Follow live updates Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. Our journalists will guide you through the outcome of the 2024 election and beyond. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018