Vance lobbies GOP senators to support Gaetz for attorney general as ethics report looms

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance is actively lobbying GOP senators to support former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. This comes as Gaetz's nomination faces challenges amid ongoing scrutiny from a House Ethics Committee report on sexual misconduct allegations. Vance arranged meetings with key senators, including Lindsey Graham, Josh Hawley, and Mike Lee, to discuss Gaetz's nomination. Senators described the discussions as a mix of strategy and questions, with Gaetz denying the allegations against him. The House Ethics Committee was set to vote on releasing its report on Gaetz's allegations. Senators expressed concerns about the implications of the report but emphasized the need to wait for its findings before making judgments.