Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
Opinion
Even the GOP’s Most Hated Senator Has a Problem With Matt Gaetz
Even America’s most spineless senator doesn’t want Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. In a Thursday Newsmax appearance, Texas Republican Ted Cruz was asked for his thoughts on president-elect Trump’s potential nomination of the loathed and embattled MAGA Representative Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Will Matt Gaetz pass the Senate nomination process? He may not need to
Hegseth has been slammed as “undoubtedly the least qualified nominee for [defense secretary] in American history. And the most overtly political,” Paul Rieckhoff, an Army veteran of the Iraq War and founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America said.
'When I say I've got nothing, I mean I got nothing': GOP senators duck Gaetz questions
The U.S. Capitol is now Trump country, but that doesn’t mean Republican senators want to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general nomination, Matt Gaetz. “I'm just not gonna spend my day talking about everything that happens,
Opinion
How Trump Could Steamroll Congress—and His Own Party—on Matt Gaetz
As attorney general, Gaetz will be fully empowered to carry out Trump’s—and his own—incindiary mandate, litigating culture wars and carrying out personal vendettas. Republican Senator Thom Tillis put it aptly: “I’m sure it’ll make for a popcorn-eating confirmation.”
Trump transition live coverage: Matt Gaetz investigation sparks clash in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some surprising picks.
Trump's party wins total control of Congress as controversial Gaetz appointment causes shock
Donald Trump appoints a series of ultra-loyalists to key posts, including Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general and Marco Rubio for secretary of state.
Trump’s Gaetz nomination sets up test of Senate Republican loyalty
Several senators said they were shocked at the nomination, raising questions about whether they will check Trump.
GOP senators are already balking at Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Republican senators reacted with shock and incredulity to the news that Donald Trump wants Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Trump Taps Firebrand Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo By Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N.
Gaetz pick is like Trump’s ‘fraternity hazing ritual’ for Senate GOP, says Hayes
Chris Hayes on Trump testing Senate Republicans with his Matt Gaetz pick: "He basically wants them to crawl through the Capitol in their underwear and eat dog food out of a can in front of everyone like some fraternity hazing ritual.
Matt Gaetz's Personality Irked His GOP Colleagues. There Are Better Reasons To Oppose His Nomination.
If he is confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz will replace ...
Who is Matt Gaetz? From sex-trafficking allegations to public spats, the AG nominee is no stranger to controversy
Who is Matt Gaetz? From sex-trafficking allegations to public spats, the AG nominee is no stranger to controversy - Trump ...
Matt Gaetz slammed as ‘vile’ sexual predator by Federalist co-founder, who says senators who vote for AG pick must ‘own that’
The man is absolutely vile. There are pools of vomit with more to offer the earth than this STD-riddled testament to the ...
Matt Gaetz Investigation Report Could Be Made Public—Here's How
The Florida Republican resigned his congressional seat after President-elect Donald Trump announced him as his nominee for ...
Matt Gaetz, a Bomb-Thrower for the Justice Department
In selecting Representative Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general, President-elect Donald J. Trump has chosen an undisguised ...
Pressure mounts to release House ethics report on Gaetz sex trafficking allegations
President-elect Donald Trump vowed retribution against his political enemies. Now, the bombastic Republican Congressman could ...
Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus
GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he “absolutely” wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect ...
Matt Gaetz Faces 'Monumental Challenge' to Win Confirmation—Legal Analyst
Gaetz is a firebrand who has been divisive even in his own party and was previously investigated by the DOJ for sex ...