- United States
- Iowa
- Letter
The concerning cabinet appointments of Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense proposed by the president-elect threaten the stability and integrity of our government institutions. Nominating individuals like Gaetz and Hegseth based solely on personal loyalty, rather than expertise and qualifications, erodes principles of professionalism and ethics in public service. The proposed attorney general Gaetz has faced serious allegations of drug use and sex with a minor that raise doubts about upholding the rule of law impartially. Similarly, selecting the inexperienced television personality Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense jeopardizes national security interests and undermines military readiness. These nominations of Gaetz and Hegseth prioritize partisan interests over the nation's well-being and global standing. I urge you to fulfill your constitutional duty of advice and consent judiciously. Thoroughly vet these nominees Gaetz and Hegseth and reject those who lack proper credentials, face credible ethical concerns, or hold extremist views incompatible with democratic values and American interests. The cabinet must consist of qualified professionals committed to serving all citizens faithfully, not partisan loyalists like Gaetz and Hegseth. Preserving democratic norms and capable leadership should supersede party allegiance.
