With the recent selection of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump, anxiety is growing among senior officials at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI.
According to reports from NBC News, many long-standing DOJ and FBI staffers are now consulting with lawyers, fearing potential legal actions once the new administration takes office.
The unexpected election victory of Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly left some top federal law enforcement officials “shell-shocked,” particularly with the choice of Gaetz, a vocal critic of the so-called “deep state.”
Trump’s pick has intensified concerns among these officials about possible investigations or prosecutions targeting them, especially given Trump’s longstanding pledge to “drain the swamp.”
Over the past few years, Trump has faced multiple legal challenges, leading some of his supporters to believe he will seek retribution against those involved in cases against him.
The legal battles intensified throughout his campaign and continued to reverberate after his decisive win. Senior figures within the DOJ and FBI, aware of Gaetz’s aggressive stance on holding government officials accountable, are now bracing for what could be a tumultuous start to the Trump administration.
JUST IN: NBC