Trump pressures GOP senators with Gaetz nomination as ethics concerns loom

Donald Trump has put pressure on Republican senators by nominating former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Senators must either confirm him or allow him to bypass a vote, following his recent resignation amid serious allegations. Gaetz faces a House Ethics Committee report that includes claims of child sex trafficking and drug use. The House GOP is still debating whether to release this report, complicating the situation for Republican senators. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse suggested that some senators may feel compelled to support Gaetz to align with Trump, while others are hesitant. The outcome remains uncertain as senators navigate their positions on Gaetz's nomination.