GOP senators split on accessing ethics report for Gaetz as Trump urges swift confirmation
Republican senators are divided over whether to access an ethics report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. While some senators want to see the report, others support House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance against its release. Gaetz faces allegations of misconduct but denies them. Senators publicly commit to due process for Gaetz, yet they are uncertain about how to handle the confirmation process amid Trump's push for quick approvals of his Cabinet picks. Traditionally, nominees undergo extensive background checks, but Trump's transition team has not requested these. Senators express the need for transparency, with some insisting on a full FBI background check for Gaetz and other controversial nominees.