Senator Kevin Cramer opposes recess appointment for Matt Gaetz as attorney general
Republican Senator Kevin Cramer has rejected the idea of a recess appointment for Matt Gaetz as attorney general, calling it "unwise." This comes after Gaetz was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump while facing an ethics investigation. Cramer is the first Republican to publicly oppose the recess appointment strategy. He expressed concerns that Gaetz may not secure enough support from Senate Republicans, which could drain political capital from the Trump administration. Other Republican leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have faced backlash over their positions on recess appointments. Some, like Senator John Thune, have indicated that all options, including recess appointments, remain on the table.