Trump urges senators to back Matt Gaetz for attorney general despite challenges

President-elect Donald Trump is actively urging senators to support his attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz, despite acknowledging Gaetz's slim chances for confirmation. Trump has reached out to several senators, including Kevin Cramer, to rally support. Gaetz recently resigned from Congress amid an ethics investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Reports suggest that Trump’s push for Gaetz may be part of a strategy to lower the standards for his other nominees. If Senate Democrats oppose Gaetz, only three Republican votes are needed to block his confirmation. Some Republicans have already expressed concerns about supporting Gaetz, especially following new allegations regarding his past conduct.