Gaetz assures senators he won't target Trump critics in first week as attorney general nominee

Matt Gaetz, nominated by Donald Trump for attorney general, assured skeptical senators he would not pursue retribution against Trump’s critics during his first week. He emphasized a desire to end the politicization of the Justice Department. Senators expressed concerns about Gaetz's past controversies, including a House ethics report on allegations of sexual misconduct. The ethics committee remains divided on releasing the report, with a vote expected after the Thanksgiving recess. Democrats on the Senate judiciary committee have requested FBI files related to Gaetz's past investigation. Gaetz continues to deny any wrongdoing amid ongoing scrutiny of his actions and ethics.