CRITICS sounded a "red alert" for America after Donald Trump chose one of his devoted followers as the country's top law officer.
Florida congressman Matt Gaetz will be attorney general when Trump returns to power in January.
The move raised fears of the justice department being weaponised to seek revenge on Trump's opponents.
The president-elect also announced he had appointed Robert F Kennedy Jr to the role of health secretary.
Democrat senator Chris Murphy said of Gaetz's appointment: "Gaetz has openly called for the abolition of law enforcement agencies if they don't align with conservative priorities. This is a red alert moment for American democracy."
Denne historien er fra November 15, 2024-utgaven av Daily Record.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 15, 2024-utgaven av Daily Record.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
BHOY'S OWEN STUFF
I would have loved to have played for Celts says strike legend
BECOMING MR CHIPS LEFT MY FORM FRIED
Gerwyn lost focus and got in a pickle
LOVELY JUBBLY
Perfect night for Gers as two stars return and Zak nets glory winner
Oti: My husband cooks me rice and ketchup..
Mary Berry grills I'm a Celeb star on her festive kitchen skills
Ex-Scotland ace had his nose bust in bar brawl
Rival fined over McNaughton attack
All I one for Christmas
Tom Grennan's taking on Mariah and Wham! in a close-run battle
Halle can finally live ..she can finally fly
Mum tells of joy after 2-year ordeal
This time next year ... We'll be millionaires
Couple set to flog £3million bungalow won in prize draw
GIRL AGED 15 NAMED AS SCHOOL SHOOTER
Dad posted photo of killer at gun range
Teenager accused over expat gun death to be tried as an adult
Judge's ruling means suspect will face stiffer sentence if convicted of shooting 23-year-old 50 days before turning 16
