Gaetz, GOP and Democrats

Florida GOP chair approves Gaetz AG nomination; state democratic chair concerned
There are increasing questions from political figures surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. However, former Rep. Matt Gaetz is getting support from Evan Power,
Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation
Democrats called for the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" findings from its investigation into Trump's AG nominee Rep. Matt Gaetz.
The central argument behind the Gaetz nomination: Democrats are worse
President-elect Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to run the Justice Department is reactionary both in motivation and in the defenses it has triggered.
Gaetz Nomination Seen as Doomed by Some Senate Republicans
WASHINGTON—Senate Republicans warned that attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz would struggle to win the support needed for confirmation and said the close ally of President-elect Donald Trump would face intense scrutiny over sexual-misconduct allegations if he continued to seek the post.
Democrat senator reacts to Gaetz nomination: 'Red alert moment'
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat, called President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. attorney general, Matt Gaetz, "dangerously unqualified" in an interview.
Trump 'Will Have to Withdraw' Matt Gaetz Nomination: Former GOP Congressman
Gaetz had been under investigation over allegations that he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. The committee said in June it was investiga
Gaetz pick as AG triggers audible gasp from some Republicans
Reaction among Republicans on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranged from shock to support to outright dismissal.
Matt Gaetz is Trump’s tool for pure revenge | Editorial
President-elect Donald Trump has demanded recess appointments for his nominees to prevent Democratic delaying tactics. Senate ...
Growing calls for House Ethics Committee to share report on Matt Gaetz
Calls are growing from prominent Republican leaders for the House Ethics Committee to share its report on former Rep. Matt ...
Matt Gaetz of Florida picked for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, Sen. Marco Rubio of ...
Senate confronted with controversial Matt Gaetz confirmation
Senators and senators-elect barely had time to elect new leadership on Wednesday, giving South Dakota Sen. John Thune the ...
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, ...
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Senators react to Trump picking Matt Gaetz as his attorney general
As Democratic senators want a House Ethics Committee report on former congressman Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's ...
Trump Transition Updates: President-Elect Wants Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
The Republican Party secured control of the House, giving the G.O.P. a governing trifecta in Washington to enact Mr. Trump’s ...
Factbox-Trump Turns to Congress for Cabinet Picks, Whittling Away at Slim Margins
President-elect Donald Trump has so far picked five Republican members of the U.S. Congress to join his administration, at ...