Mr. Trump announced the appointments through statements circulated on Truth Social media ahead of his assumption of office in January.

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointments of Matt Gaetz, a Republican Representative, and Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, to serve as his attorney general and director of national intelligence, respectively.

Mr. Trump made the announcements via statements shared on Truth Social media ahead of his inauguration in January. He emphasized that Mr. Gaetz would work to end the "weaponization" of the American justice system, calling it one of the most critical issues facing the nation. "Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System," Mr. Trump stated. He added, “Matt will end weaponized government, protect our borders, dismantle criminal organizations, and restore Americans’ badly shattered faith and confidence in the justice department.”

In response, Mr. Gaetz expressed his gratitude on X, saying, “It will be an honour to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!” However, his appointment comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the House Ethics Committee.

Meanwhile, President Trump lauded Ms. Gabbard’s character and leadership, highlighting her "fearless spirit" and potential to bring a fresh perspective to the U.S. intelligence community. He stated, "She will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our constitutional