Matt Gaetz faces skepticism over attorney general nomination as ethics report looms

Matt Gaetz faces increasing skepticism regarding his nomination as attorney general by President-elect Trump. A congressional ethics report is expected to accuse him of drug use and sexual misconduct, raising doubts among Republican lawmakers about his confirmation prospects. Gaetz abruptly resigned from Congress on the same day Trump announced his nomination. This move may have been intended to avoid the release of a damaging ethics report, which could have influenced Senate confirmation. Despite his lack of traditional qualifications for the role, Gaetz's nomination could still proceed with Republican support. However, several senators have expressed the need to review the ethics report before making a decision.