Matt Gaetz Picked as Trump AG: Oddsmakers Caught Off Guard

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President-Elect Donald Trump has selected Florida congressman Matt Gaetz as his Attorney General.

Oddsmakers at BetOnline released odds on potential Trump cabinet picks.  Gaetz did not even make the list.

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“Everybody was saying, Oh my God,” said Republican Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho.

The GOP lawmakers first thought it was a joke, but then saw the reports that it was true.

“That was about as big a surprise as I’ve had in a long time,” Simpson told AP.

“I have a really hard time believing he could get through the Senate confirmation process,” he said. Then added, “You never know.”

It was unclear if Gaetz was in the meeting.

Trump announced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard would serve as his director of national intelligence.

She also did not appear among the odds.

“For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans. As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican! I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength. Tulsi will make us all proud!” Trump wrote in a statement.

 

Who will be appointed to Trump's cabinet?

Jamie Dimon

2/1

Lauren Boebert

2/1

Marjorie Taylor Greene

2/1

Nikki Haley

7/2

Lara Trump

4/1

Michael Flynn Sr.

4/1

Mike Pompeo

4/1

Elon Musk

5/1

Kayleigh McEnany

6/1

Ivanka Trump

7/1

Candace Owens

10/1

Eric Trump

10/1

Mitt Romney

10/1

Donald Trump Jr.

12/1

Laura Loomer

12/1

Jared Kushner

14/1

Nick Fuentes

14/1

Barron Trump

16/1

Paul Manafort

20/1

Rudy Giuliani

20/1

Joe Rogan

25/1

Liz Cheney

25/1

Roger Stone

25/1

Bernie Sanders

33/1

Hillary Clinton

33/1

Kamala Harris

33/1

Melania Trump

33/1

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