Republican senators stunned as Trump taps Gaetz for attorney general

Florida congressman under investigation to lead Justice Department

Republican senators expressed shock and dismay on Wednesday after President Donald Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to be the next attorney general. Gaetz, who is currently under investigation by the Justice Department for sex trafficking, is a controversial figure who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. He has denied the allegations.

Trump's decision to nominate Gaetz has been met with widespread criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.

Many senators have said they will not support Gaetz's nomination, and it is unclear if he will be able to garner enough votes to be confirmed by the Senate. If confirmed, Gaetz would be the first attorney general to be under investigation by the Justice Department while serving in the role.

Gaetz is a close ally of Trump and has been a vocal supporter of the president's policies.

However, his nomination is likely to face significant opposition from Democrats, who have accused him of being unfit to serve as attorney general. Gaetz has also been criticized by some Republicans, who have said that his nomination is a sign of Trump's disregard for the rule of law.

The Justice Department is currently investigating Gaetz for sex trafficking.

The investigation is reportedly focused on allegations that Gaetz paid a 17-year-old girl to travel with him across state lines for sex. Gaetz has denied the allegations and has said that he is the victim of a political witch hunt.

If confirmed, Gaetz would be the first attorney general to be under investigation by the Justice Department while serving in the role.

His nomination is likely to face significant opposition from Democrats, who have accused him of being unfit to serve as attorney general. Gaetz has also been criticized by some Republicans, who have said that his nomination is a sign of Trump's disregard for the rule of law.