In a move that underscores his commitment to draining the swamp and restoring integrity to America’s justice system, President-elect Donald Trump has announced former Congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General. The decision, unveiled on Truth Social, has predictably sent the left into a frenzy, with attacks reaching a boiling point on ABC’s *The View*.
Gaetz, a staunch constitutional conservative and firebrand known for his fearless defense of Trump’s agenda, was lauded by the President-elect as the ideal candidate to root out corruption within the Department of Justice (DOJ). “Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations, and restore Americans’ badly shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department,” Trump wrote.
But Gaetz’s appointment didn’t sit well with the co-hosts of *The View*, particularly Sunny Hostin, who took the opportunity to launch baseless attacks against the former Florida congressman. Hostin went on a tirade over unproven allegations from years ago, conveniently ignoring the fact that Gaetz was exonerated after a three-year DOJ investigation.
In an amusing twist, after Hostin’s heated accusations, co-host Whoopi Goldberg abruptly interrupted the discussion, directing Hostin to read a legal note—a moment many viewers found both entertaining and telling.
Hostin, visibly reluctant, read aloud, “Matt Gaetz has long denied all allegations, calling the claims, quote, ‘invented,’ and saying in a statement to ABC News that ‘this false smear following a three-year criminal investigation should be viewed with great skepticism.’ The DOJ investigation was closed with no charges being brought.”
The moment was a clear reminder of the left’s strategy of attacking conservatives with unfounded claims, only to quietly backtrack when their narrative falls apart.
Gaetz’s appointment has drawn praise from conservative leaders and commentators. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate *The View’s* legal note moment, writing, “Sunny Hostin was forced to issue a ‘legal note’ on *The View* that Matt Gaetz was found to have done nothing wrong after a three-year DOJ investigation. Enjoy.”
The attacks on Gaetz are nothing new. His hardline stance against government overreach, corruption, and the weaponization of the DOJ has made him a target of leftist ire. Yet, his record speaks for itself. On the House Judiciary Committee, Gaetz played a pivotal role in exposing the Russia collusion hoax and highlighting systemic corruption within federal agencies.
Trump’s decision to appoint Gaetz signals a bold shift in how the DOJ will operate under his administration. Gaetz’s focus on transparency, accountability, and a return to the Constitution aligns with the values many Americans feel have been abandoned by the current justice system.
As Trump put it, “Under Matt’s leadership, all Americans will be proud of the Department of Justice once again.”
While the left continues to melt down over Gaetz’s nomination, conservatives are hopeful that his leadership will usher in a much-needed era of reform—and the return of justice to the Justice Department.
