Trump's Attorney General Nominee Matt Gaetz Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Ethics Allegations

House Ethics Committee stalls on releasing report as Senate Republicans weigh allegations against Gaetz ahead of confirmation process.

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, is under scrutiny for past allegations, including sex trafficking and misuse of campaign funds, which he denies.
The House Ethics Committee has not reached an agreement on whether to release its investigative report on Gaetz, citing his recent resignation from Congress as a complicating factor.
Federal investigators previously closed a probe into sex trafficking allegations against Gaetz without filing charges, but new details about payments to women have emerged in recent reports.
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance is lobbying Senate Republicans to support Gaetz's confirmation, emphasizing loyalty to Trump's agenda while addressing concerns about the allegations.
Moderate Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Thom Tillis, have expressed hesitation about Gaetz's nomination, signaling potential challenges in securing confirmation.