President Biden welcomed President-elect Trump to the White House with a warm handshake and a pledge to help with a smooth transition. Trump announced more key cabinet choices, including Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Marco Rubio as secretary of state. Republicans are now projected to maintain control of the House and will also control the Senate. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.
President-elect Trump’s choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general immediately drew strong reaction from his defenders and detractors in Congress. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
NBC News’ senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett discusses the impact Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump’s choice for attorney general, might have on the Justice Department given his past comments about the department.
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