Why Elon Musk Backs Gaetz for Attorney General

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed his support for Matt Gaetz, the ex-congressman who's now Trump's pick for attorney general. Musk praised Gaetz's qualities, calling him the "Judge Dredd America needs" to clean up corruption and put powerful people behind bars. Musk believes Gaetz has what it takes: a smart mind, a strong backbone, and a personal vendetta. The businessman criticized current Attorney General Merrick Garland, dismissing him as a "douchebag. " Musk also brushed off allegations against Gaetz, who's been accused of sexual misconduct, including paying a 17-year-old for sex and partying with drugs. Musk argued that under the law, people are innocent until proven guilty.

Musk has been a steadfast ally of Trump since his re-election. He's one of the few in Trump's circle publicly discussing West Palm Beach affairs. While Trump is privately uncertain about Senate Republican support for Gaetz, he remains confident publicly. If Gaetz doesn't get confirmed, Trump believes his team can still push through other Cabinet picks. Gaetz has faced House Ethics Committee investigations for allegedly paying women for sex, including a minor. Two women claimed Gaetz used the payment app Venmo, and one said she saw him with a 17-year-old. Gaetz resigned from the House after Trump nominated him for AG. Senate Democrats want access to the ethics panel report on his alleged misconduct, and the House committee will vote on releasing findings.

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