What to know about Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick to serve as attorney general

By MEG KINNARD

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his own party.

Not one of the top names seen as a likely pick for the job, Gaetz’s selection was first pushed out on Trump’s social media network instead of a more formal announcement from his transition team as with most of his choices.

Here are some things to know about Gaetz.

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