President-elect Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton is reacting to Trump’s cabinet picks. He called for an FBI investigation into two of his choices: Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz.
Trump choosing Gaetz, a now-former Florida representative, as attorney general was a surprise to both Democrats and Republicans. Gaetz was investigated by the Justice Department over allegations related to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors did not charge Gaetz. He was also under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations including sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, converting campaign funds for personal use and accepting a bribe.
The former Florida representative also has a history of being at odds with the DOJ over the Jan. 6 riots and has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Gaetz has called for the FBI to be defunded and abolished.
When it comes to Gabbard, a former congresswoman and veteran, both parties are pointing out her views on Russia as she’s been accused of amplifying Russian propaganda. Trump tapped Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence.
In 2022, Gabbard said the U.S. had been funding biological laboratories in Ukraine. Some have also criticized the fact she never worked an intelligence job or served on a congressional intelligence committee.
Bolton said because of the track record Gabbard and Gaetz have, he wants the FBI to get involved.
“With his announcement of Tulsi Gabbard to be the director of national intelligence, he’s sending a signal that we’ve lost our mind when it comes to collecting intelligence,” Bolton said. “I don’t think she or Matt Gaetz should have a confirmation hearing until they have both had full field FBI investigations.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., posted her support for Gaetz on X.
Another incredible choice by President Trump to nominate my friend, @mattgaetz, as the next Attorney General of the United States.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) November 13, 2024
For the past four years, the Department of Justice has been a haven for corruption and political persecution.
Every day, the Biden AG Merrick… https://t.co/bYfvwjov3f
“For the past four years, the department of justice has been a haven for corruption and political persecution,” Greene said.
Conservative author and activist Brigitte Gabriel is giving props to Gaetz and Gabbard in response to Bolton’s comments.
“I trust patriots like Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard, not John Bolton,” Gabriel said.
