“Matt will end weaponized government, protect our borders, dismantle criminal organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered faith and confidence in the Justice Department. … He is a champion for the constitution and the rule of law,” Mr. Trump wrote.

Mr. Trump said Mr. Gaetz will return the Justice Department to what he described as “its true mission of fighting crime and upholding our democracy and constitution.”

“It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!” Mr. Gaetz responded on X.