Yes, but he only needs to appoint Rudy G. to be a temp AG in order to have the AG file suit so that SCOTUS can hear the case in time to rule before January 20th. Read paragraphs 30-32 of "United States versus Throckmorton" decision on the Cornell University law library site https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/98/61
If he does a surprise, last minute switcheroo, and names Rudy G. as AG by Christmas, the 30 days from then covers up to Inauguration Day.
Yes, but he only needs to appoint Rudy G. to be a temp AG in order to have the AG file suit so that SCOTUS can hear the case in time to rule before January 20th. Read paragraphs 30-32 of "United States versus Throckmorton" decision on the Cornell University law library site https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/98/61
If he does a surprise, last minute switcheroo, and names Rudy G. as AG by Christmas, the 30 days from then covers up to Inauguration Day.