McCaskill names 11 Senate Republicans likely to oppose Gaetz nomination as attorney general

Former Senator Claire McCaskill predicts that Rep. Matt Gaetz will face significant opposition from Senate Republicans in his bid to become attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. She identified 11 senators likely to oppose his nomination. McCaskill highlighted senators such as Chuck Grassley, Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski as potential "no" votes. She expressed concern about whether Trump would respect the Senate's role in the nomination process. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress after his nomination, is under scrutiny due to past investigations into allegations of misconduct. McCaskill noted that the background check for the attorney general position is rigorous and may pose challenges for Gaetz.