Senate Republicans' concerns about Matt Gaetz's nomination for Attorney General
Senate Republicans warn that the confirmation proceedings for former Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General would be highly contentious, comparing it to the Kavanaugh hearings. Some are suggesting Gaetz should withdraw his nomination to avoid an embarrassing confirmation process.
Key Points
- Comparison to Kavanaugh hearings
- Calls for Gaetz to withdraw his nomination
- Concerns about public scrutiny and messy confirmation process
Cons
- Highly contentious confirmation proceedings
- Allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use
- Possible findings from Department of Justice's probe into sex trafficking of minors