By Enyichukwu Enemanna
US President-elect, Donald Trump has nominated more allies to his incoming government, announcing a congressman, Matt Gaetz as Attorney General.
Similarly, he also appointed a former Congresswoman, Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard for the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), as Senator Marco Rubio has been appointed Secretary of State.
“It is my Great Honor to announce that Congressman Matt Gaetz, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be the Attorney General of the United States. Matt is a deeply gifted and tenacious attorney, trained at the William & Mary College of Law, who has distinguished himself in Congress through his focus on achieving desperately needed reform at the Department of Justice,” Trump said in a statement.
“Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System. Matt will end the Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department,” he added.
Regarding Rubio’s nomination as Secretary of State, Trump highlighted his leadership qualities, saying, “It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State.”
“Marco is a Highly Respected Leader and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!,” Trump said.
While announcing Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence, Trump praised Gabbard’s commitment to fighting for the country and the freedoms of all Americans over the past two decades. “I am pleased to announce that former Congresswoman, Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard, will serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans,” he said.
“As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” said Trump.
Heritage Times HT reports that Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for a traditional ceremony aiming for a peaceful transfer of power.
His victory at the November 5 presidential election marks only the second time in US history that a president has served two non-consecutive terms.
The first such instance was Grover Cleveland, who served as president in 1884 and 1892.
Trump had earlier served as US President from 2016 to 2020.
He insisted that he won the election again, and did not host Biden at the White House as tradition demands to signal smooth power transfer.
