Ex-RNC chair criticizes GOP senators for private opposition to Gaetz nomination

Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee, criticized GOP senators for privately opposing Matt Gaetz's nomination as U.S. attorney general. He labeled them "wusses" for not publicly opposing Trump’s choice. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress amid an ethics investigation, was nominated by President-elect Trump. Reports indicate that up to 30 Republican senators believe Gaetz is unqualified and may not support his confirmation. Despite this, Trump’s team remains optimistic about Gaetz's confirmation, which requires only a simple majority in the Senate. If more than half of GOP senators oppose him, his nomination could fail.