‘What the ‘Good Ol’ Boy’ System Has Always Been About’: Donald Trump Under Fire for ‘Unqualified’ Cabinet Picks As Jasmine Crockett Slams GOP for Anti-DEI Hypocrisy

News that Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will make the U.S. Cabinet roster under President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term administration is drawing backlash from politicians and the public. On Wednesday, Trump announced that Gaetz would fill the key executive role of U.S. Attorney General, replacing Merrick Garland. The announcement drew criticism and apprehension from both Democrats and Republicans. In an appearance on CNN’s “Laura Coates Live,” U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett challenged Gaetz’s appointment and said it is part of a bigger issue as Trump prepares to retake Washington. U.S. Rep Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks on stage during Day 3 of Revolt World 2024 at Pangaea Studios on September 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images) “We are just in unchartered territory, but if anybody is surprised, then I say you haven’t been paying attention. Because the reality is that we have someone that is not qualified morally or otherwise to be president of the United States. So why would his appointments be qualified?” Crockett asked. Let's talk about Trump nominating Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.Is he qualified? No.Does he have prosecutorial experience? No. . . unless you count being investigated for child sex trafficking by the DOJ and...