Hosted by Ross Douthat and David French Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio As nominees roll in, the reality of Donald Trump’s second administration is rapidly coming into focus. Th

ImageImage Matt Gaetz may be Donald Trump’s most surprising and contentious pick yet to join his cabinet.Credit...Mike Blake/ReutersA “disrupter” for the Justice Department Matt Gaetz is known for his outspoken defenses of Donald Trumpgoplay, numerou

" alt="Matt Gaetz" width="1200" height="803" data-lazy-srcset="https://usa.inquirer.net/files/2024/11/AP24320050994576-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https://usa.inquirer.net/files/2024/11/AP24320050994576-700x468.jpg 700w, https://usa.inquirer.net/files/2024/

Matt Gaetz talks before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation pro

Matt Gaetz, who faced a torrent of scrutiny over allegations of sex trafficking and drug use, abruptly withdrew his bid to become attorney general on Thursday in the first major political setback for President-elect Donald J. Trump since his electio