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Republican Skepticism Grows Over Matt Gaetz's Attorney General Nomination

Republican senators express doubts about Matt Gaetz’s nomination following ethical inquiries into his conduct, complicating his path to confirmation as Attorney General.

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Updated: Nov 14th, 2024, 10:41 PM ET

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Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General by President-elect Trump faces strong scrutiny from GOP senators. Concerns center on ongoing House Ethics investigations, his controversial history, and lack of experience. Many Republican lawmakers demand access to the Ethics Committee's findings as they deliberate Gaetz's qualifications. His resignation from Congress may impact the potential release of adverse reports against him. Several GOP members signal hurdles to a confirmation due to his past actions and associations, while Democrats call for transparency in the vetting process.

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