More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don’t see a path for the former Florida representative, according to a number of Republican sources.

Summary

Senate Republicans are largely opposed to confirming Matt Gaetz as attorney general, with more than 30 reportedly considering him unqualified.

Gaetz, nominated by President-elect Trump, faces resistance due to past controversies, including a DOJ investigation into alleged sex trafficking, which he denies.

Senators are calling for the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz, which may include allegations of misconduct.

Trump’s team remains confident despite concerns over Gaetz’s confirmation prospects. Some Republicans warn against a recess appointment, fearing it would weaken the Cabinet’s credibility.

  • TimLovesTech (AuDHD)(he/him)@badatbeing.socialEnglish
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    2 hours ago

    They did it with Brett Kavanaugh last time, and Republicans put Clarence Thomas on the bench also after trying to suppress his sexual harassment allegations, and made it a big show pretending they didn’t understand.

    Trump is surrounding himself with really the worst people this time around, because guess who doesn’t try and pump the brakes when you’re asking if you can use the US military to put down protestors, your sexual assault buddies. =(