An MSNBC contributor warned that while Matt Gaetz may be more controversial, Trump’s new pick to replace him could ultimately be far better at carrying out his agenda.
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CollegeprofessorandMSNBCcontributorJasonJohnsonwarnedthatPresident-ElectDonaldTrump’snewpicktoleadtheJusticeDepartmentshouldspark“fear”amongtheleftbecauseshecouldactuallyexecutehisagenda.
TrumpannouncedThursdayeveningthathe’snominatingformerattorneygeneralofFloridaPamBondiasthenextattorneygeneraloftheUnitedStates.ThelatestcabinetpickreplacesformerFloridarepresentativeMattGaetz,whowithdrewasnomineeforattorneygeneralonThursdayafterthe“distraction”hisnominationhadcausedduetoaswirlofallegationsaboutpayingunderagewomenforsex.
JohnsontoldMSNBChostAriMelberthatthisisbadnewsforthoseconcernedaboutTrump.
“Occasionally,attorneysgeneraltrytobehaveliketheyarenotthepersonallawyerofthePresidentoftheUnitedStates.Thatiscompletelyoutthewindow.PamBondiisexactlywhatIwassayinginthelastsegmentthatweshouldallfear,because
