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<p>President Trump continues to surprise by expanding his team with unconventional figures. After Elon Musk to improve the administration’s efficiency, he appoints a fervent supporter of Bitcoin as Attorney General. The choice of Matt Gaetz, known for his support of crypto, signals a spectacular shift in the economic and judicial policy of the United States, at the risk of deepening political fractures.</p>
<h2 id="h-gaetz-le-pro-bitcoin-de-trump-au-coeur-du-doj">Gaetz, Trump’s “Pro-Bitcoin”, at the Heart of the DoJ</h2>
<p><strong>Matt Gaetz</strong>, representative from Florida and staunch defender of cryptos, was chosen by <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/can-trumps-bitcoin-bet-save-america/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a betting Trump on bitcoin</a> to hold the position of <strong>Attorney General</strong>. His commitment to cryptos has already made an impact, as he has, for example, submitted <strong><a href="https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1805621208894861418" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a bill</a> to allow American citizens to pay their taxes in Bitcoin</strong>.</p>
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     <p lang="en" dir="ltr">It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General! <a href="https://t.co/dg0iQ0bA6Y" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/dg0iQ0bA6Y</a></p>— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattgaetz/status/1856796371048960344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 13, 2024</a>
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<p>Gaetz believes that federal agencies, such as the SEC, exert excessive control over the crypto sector, and he has made <strong>the fight against this “over-regulation”</strong> his battle horse.</p>
<p>By appointing him, Trump sends <strong>a strong message to the crypto community</strong>, determined to transform the United States into a fertile ground for financial innovations. A quote from Trump supports this bold choice: “<em>Gaetz will root out systemic corruption within the DOJ</em>“.</p>
<p>In response to this nomination, the <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-markets/bitcoin-btc-en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">price of Bitcoin</a> surged, reaching a historic high of $93,477, thus marking the euphoria of investors.</p> 
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<p>In summary, this <strong>“pro-Bitcoin” shift at the top of the State</strong> could bring:</p>
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 <li><strong>A lighter regulation for crypto businesses;</strong></li>
 <li><strong>A possible reform of tax laws to accept Bitcoin;</strong></li>
 <li><strong>Increased protection for cryptocurrency users.</strong></li>
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<h2 id="h-etats-unis-un-choix-controverse-qui-divise-l-echiquier-politique">United States: A Controversial Choice that Divides the Political Landscape</h2>
<p>Gaetz’s nomination has caused an uproar within political circles, particularly among Republicans, where <strong>some remain doubtful about his qualifications for the position</strong>. Known for his <strong>divisive stances</strong> and <strong>legal troubles</strong> – which include investigations into allegations of sex trafficking, ultimately dropped – his detractors question his ability to handle the role of Attorney General.</p>
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     <p lang="en" dir="ltr">NEW: Matt Gaetz leads a delegation of <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1fa-1f1f8.png" alt="🇺🇸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Congressmen to meet President Bukele in <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f1f8-1f1fb.png" alt="🇸🇻" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> El Salvador <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f440.png" alt="👀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><br><br> <a href="https://t.co/Li9QQuEReF" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Li9QQuEReF</a></p>— Bitcoin News (@BitcoinNewsCom) <a href="https://twitter.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/1814638409882755555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 20, 2024</a>
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<p>In a recent closed-door meeting, <strong>several Republican senators expressed their concerns</strong>, fearing his lack of experience in law and his direct style might heighten tensions within the justice system.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, Trump remains supported by a majority of political allies who see in this nomination <strong>a unique opportunity to boost the digital economy</strong>. Gaetz’s choice reflects the ambition to transform the Department of Justice into <strong>a spearhead for crypto reforms</strong>, and to create an environment conducive to the rise of BTC, even if this must further divide the Republican Party.</p>
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<p>A Senate confirmation, however, is not guaranteed, as the number of supportive votes remains uncertain.</p>
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<p>Thus, Trump reaffirms his ambition to make the United States the global center for Bitcoin. True to his campaign promises, he plans to free the crypto-assets sector as soon as he takes office <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-donald-trump-decides-to-fire-gary-gensler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">by ousting Gary Gensler from the SEC</a>.</p>

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