Trump seeks Senate support for Gaetz as Justice Department nominee

President-elect Donald Trump is actively seeking support from Republican senators for his nomination of Matt Gaetz as head of the Justice Department. Gaetz faces skepticism due to a past federal investigation that did not result in charges. Trump has been making personal calls to senators, including urging Sen. Kevin Cramer to back Gaetz. The transition team acknowledges that securing Gaetz's confirmation will be challenging and is preparing for a significant effort to gain approval. In contrast to his 2016 transition, Trump is moving quickly, having announced 28 senior positions so far. This includes nominations for key cabinet roles, with expectations that Ben Carson may return as Housing Secretary.