Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general faces backlash from Florida conservatives

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking significant backlash, including from conservative leaders in Florida. Gaetz resigned from Congress shortly after the nomination, ahead of a House Ethics Committee report on serious allegations against him. Mat Staver, a Christian legal leader, criticized Gaetz's qualifications and called for him to withdraw from consideration. He highlighted Gaetz's limited legal experience and the ongoing ethics investigation involving allegations of sex and drug-related misconduct. The attorney for a woman who alleges Gaetz had sex with her as a minor is urging the House Ethics Committee to release its findings. Republican Senator John Cornyn also supports the release, emphasizing the need for transparency in the Senate's review process.