Matt Gaetz is the Perfect Attorney General for Donald Trump,’ Says George Conway

Donald Trump’s recent and widely criticized choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as the country’s next attorney general has stirred intense reactions. Conservative lawyer and Trump critic George Conway didn’t hold back, delivering a scathing and sarcastic critique of Gaetz’s qualifications—or lack thereof—on CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins.

“Everybody is shocked, surprised—there’s nothing surprising about this,” Conway stated, suggesting that Gaetz is, in his view, an ideal fit for Trump’s administration. “Matt Gaetz, in a lot of ways, is the perfect attorney general for Donald Trump.” Conway, a co-founder of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project, pointed out the controversial backgrounds both Trump and Gaetz share, alluding to their histories with the Justice Department.

“We have a criminal—a convicted criminal who is president—who has been adjudicated to have engaged in sexual abuse,” Conway said, “so why not select a guy who has been loyal to him… And who wants to seek revenge in the same way Donald Trump does, and, who was accused of sex trafficking. He’s the perfect choice. So, I don’t know why anyone is surprised.”

CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig, a former U.S. attorney, also weighed in on the gravity of the appointment, describing the immense scope of responsibilities the attorney general holds. “The attorney general is in charge of 110,000 employees, 94 U.S. attorneys’ offices, the entire FBI, the entire DEA, the entire ATF, the solicitor general, who handles all the Supreme Court litigation for the government, the U.S. Marshals, [and] the Federal Bureau of Prisons,” Honig explained, underscoring the significance of the role.

Conway didn’t hold back his skepticism about Gaetz’s qualifications for the job, stating that “this is a man who could not be hired as an assistant U.S. attorney at any major district. He probably couldn’t be hired as a paralegal. He probably wouldn’t even pass a background check.”

Adding to the discussion, CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams, a former federal prosecutor, highlighted Gaetz’s involvement with the Justice Department—though from a different perspective. “He certainly does have experience with the Justice Department; it’s just simply being investigated for sex crimes,” Williams remarked, delivering another jab at Trump’s pick.

“This is not a serious pick,” he concluded, dismissing Gaetz’s qualifications for the position. As Trump’s administration continues to take shape, the appointment of Gaetz has sparked a fierce debate, with critics arguing that his record and legal troubles make him an unsuitable choice for the country’s top law enforcement position.