Anyone paying attention knew that a Donald Trump White House would be packed with flunkies, fanboys, and yes men. But Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz for attorney general is an incendiary stunt that still manages to shock—and is a huge slap in the face for women.
Gaetz, a 42-year-old congressman from Florida, is one of the most extreme members of the House of Representatives. He’s also been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for sex trafficking, a probe that stems from allegations Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old girl.
The Department of Justice looked into the allegations as well, but that investigation was reportedly closed with no charges—and Gaetz denies all wrongdoing…