What Have Republican Senators Said About Matt Gaetz's Confirmation Chances?
Despite the backing of Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz still needs to be approved by the Republican-controlled Senate to become attorney general.
Senate Republicans deliver a message to Trump: Gaetz's confirmation is in jeopardy
Matt Gaetz, has little chance of being confirmed, according to multiple Senate Republican and people around Trump. And they’re privately hoping Trump doesn’t make them walk the plank. That message, according to people who were granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue,
Republican Senator Calls on House to Share Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
Gaetz is one of a series of Cabinet nominees tapped by Trump last week who lack the resumes normally seen in candidates for high-level administration jobs. He would need to be con
Trump personally squeezes senators on Matt Gaetz, according to Axios report
President-elect Trump is personally calling senators to press them to confirm former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general, according to senators who have spoken with Trump, Axios reports. The Morning Joe panel discusses the matter.
Republican Senator Shoots Down Recess Appointment for Matt Gaetz: 'Unwise'
Sen. Kevin Cramer made the remarks during a CNN interview on Monday, a week after Gaetz was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.
Trump is calling senators directly to lobby for Gaetz AG confirmation as House Republicans weigh burying ethics report on him
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to ensure former Rep. Matt Gaetz is confirmed as attorney general, calling some senators directly to discuss the Florida Republican and ask for their support,
Trump Is Privately Pressing Senators To Confirm Matt Gaetz: Reports
The president-elect may have a strategic reason for nominating such an inflammatory candidate, The New York Times reported.
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