President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday surprised much of the political world by nominating former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to be the next attorney general.

Gaetz then promptly resigned from Congress, allowing Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to work on finding a replacement.

Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Thursday that Gaetz is another “strong personality,” that “he works very well with the president,” adding that Gaetz is a key component of Trump’s larger plan of cabinet members.

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