Republicans express mixed reactions to Matt Gaetz's attorney general nomination

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump has faced significant opposition from many Republicans. Concerns stem from Gaetz's past actions, including his role in trying to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and a closed federal investigation into allegations of misconduct. Some Republicans express skepticism about Gaetz's qualifications. Former U.N. ambassador John Bolton criticized the nomination as potentially the worst in history, while others, like Sen. Lisa Murkowski, question his seriousness as a candidate. However, some members, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, support Gaetz's intelligence and reformist views. Republicans are divided on how to approach the nomination process. While some senators, like John Cornyn and Lindsey Graham, plan to evaluate Gaetz fairly, others, like Sen. Thom Tillis, suggest he faces a challenging path to confirmation.