Former prosecutor says Gaetz unlikely to be confirmed as Attorney General

Former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman stated that Matt Gaetz has "zero chance" of being confirmed as Attorney General due to his past investigations, including a sex trafficking probe. Gaetz resigned from Congress after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump. Litman emphasized that Gaetz's history of alleged misconduct, including drug use and sexual misconduct, would disqualify him from leading the Justice Department. The House Ethics Committee had investigated Gaetz, but the probe ended when he resigned. Despite Trump's suggestion of using recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmation, opposition from lawmakers remains strong. Several senators are expected to oppose Gaetz's nomination, and calls for the ethics committee to release its findings have increased.